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SA12 CUJ

2012 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,532 mi
Last recorded73,532 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 CUJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 73,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake effort slightly low o/s/r

Pass 27 Nov 2024 70,461 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front and rear number plates have been printed slightly unlevel

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Skipping across windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 66,926 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 66,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/R15 82V Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 61,983 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine sump corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 56,281 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 52,753 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 47,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil sump very rusty

Fail 23 May 2019 47,730 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust clamp missing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

engine oil sump very rusty

Pass 30 May 2018 42,512 miles

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

Nearside Handbrake cable outer sleeve split

Rear silencer exhaust clamp missing, silencer still secure

Fail 29 May 2018 42,512 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Handbrake cable outer sleeve split

Rear silencer exhaust clamp missing, silencer still secure

Pass 2 Jun 2017 36,171 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 34,253 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 22,925 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 14,682 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 14,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SA12 CUJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA12 CUJ, 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 SA12 CUJ registered?

SA12 CUJ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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