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SA12 FYO

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,930 mi
Last recorded92,930 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 FYO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 92,930 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 90,033 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 90,033 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2023 87,312 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 85,347 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 85,345 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2022 82,614 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 82,614 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 79,799 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 77,683 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 77,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 65,973 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 57,152 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2017 57,125 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,674 miles

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

Offside Door handle damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2017 54,674 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Door handle damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,734 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil low

nearside rear tyre dot code 11

offside front tyre inner edge worn + dot code 11

Fail 2 Mar 2016 44,734 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil low

nearside front tyre close to limit + inner edge slightly worn + dot code 11

nearside rear tyre dot code 11

offside front tyre inner edge worn + dot code 11

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,396 miles

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 FYO is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FYO, 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 FYO registered?

SA12 FYO is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SA12 FYO safe to buy?

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