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SA12 FYT

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,006 mi
Last recorded61,006 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 61,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake effort = 17% (minimum requirement = 16%)

Fail 17 Nov 2025 60,956 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency = 16 % (minimum requirement)

Pass 20 Nov 2024 58,307 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both subframe bolt on extensions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 55,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 54,200 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 52,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 52,296 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted both calipers - retaining pins - locking device missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 50,478 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 50,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 46,897 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 39,483 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 32,538 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 25,595 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 25,595 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,952 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 17,952 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 14,313 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FYT is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA12 FYT registered?

SA12 FYT is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is SA12 FYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 FYT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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