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SA12 FZE

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,100 mi
Last recorded62,100 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 FZE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 62,100 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 53,778 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 46,021 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 43,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 43,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. mean beam bulb insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 41,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 38,782 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2020 35,755 miles

rear exhaust box is corroded.

Fail 14 Mar 2020 35,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box is corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 32,069 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,461 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 25,087 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 19,122 miles

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

offside front tyre has cut on outter wall

Fail 12 Mar 2016 19,122 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has cut on outter wall

Pass 14 Mar 2015 14,453 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES HAVE CUTS AROUND OUTTER WALLS

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 FZE is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA12 FZE, 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 FZE registered?

SA12 FZE is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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