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SA12 FZF

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,028 mi
Last recorded92,028 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 FZF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 92,028 miles

Steering suspension and brakes companion slightly all corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 89,106 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 86,491 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 83,647 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 83,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 78,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

coolant low

exhaust + rear axle corrosion

o/s/f bottom balljoint worn/play

Pass 9 Nov 2020 73,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside and offside front suspension struts are corroded but not to excess.

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

Rear exhaust clamp and bracket are heavily corroded , system is still secure.

Fail 9 Nov 2020 73,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside and offside front suspension struts are corroded but not to excess.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp and bracket are heavily corroded , system is still secure.

Pass 6 Nov 2019 68,513 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2018 64,487 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 56,968 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 52,664 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 36,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 36,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 18,676 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 18,676 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 FZF is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 875cc 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 FZF, 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 FZF registered?

SA12 FZF is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is SA12 FZF safe to buy?

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