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S18 MMX

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,150 mi
Last recorded85,150 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 MMX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 85,150 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 78,760 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 72,184 miles

Central Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s front brake pads low

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2022 67,152 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 60,487 miles

Front Day time running lights not working

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Handel loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing split allowing water and dirt ingress (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 55 15 82H Yokohama (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 60,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Day time running lights not working

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Handel loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing split allowing water and dirt ingress (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 55 15 82H Yokohama (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 57,476 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 57,476 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 51,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 51,129 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 43,929 miles

middle exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,334 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx 2mm left? (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs have a corrosion band inner surfaces

Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,247 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,410 miles

front nearside tyre worn outer edge

front offside tyre worn inner edge

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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S18 MMX is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 46,837 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S18 MMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S18 MMX registered?

S18 MMX is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is S18 MMX safe to buy?

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