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SA12 CUU

2012 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,575 mi
Last recorded73,575 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 73,575 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 73,532 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 69,513 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 69,489 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 69,429 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

extensive components and structural corrosion

oil tank corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2022 63,936 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 47,920 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 31,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 29,830 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 29,830 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 29,810 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust flexi blown (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 26,304 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 22,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 18,937 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 14,671 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 CUU is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CUU, 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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SA12 CUU is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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