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SA12 FZT

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,447 mi
Last recorded99,447 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 99,447 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 99,415 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction emission data showing both oxygen sensor faults (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and front to nearside rear has white corrosion causing plastic coating to bulge (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake mounting bracket broken

both front shock absorbers very corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 96,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor to exhaust flexible section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Offside Rear handbrake cable mounting bracket broken.

Offside drivers door exterior handle damaged but working

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 96,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor to exhaust flexible section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable mounting bracket broken.

Offside drivers door exterior handle damaged but working

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 91,034 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 91,034 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 82,351 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 82,351 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 75,156 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 67,234 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 62,926 miles

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

Rear rear section of exhaust detierorating (back box)

Fail 7 Mar 2019 62,925 miles

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

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

Rear rear section of exhaust detierorating (back box)

Pass 8 Mar 2018 58,377 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 44,573 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded but is securely mounted

both front wipers are torn but clear effectively

front and rear exhaust clamps are corroded although the system is securely mounted

vehicle undertray doesn't allow a full check of some parts

Fail 9 Mar 2017 44,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded but is securely mounted

both front wipers are torn but clear effectively

front and rear exhaust clamps are corroded although the system is securely mounted

vehicle undertray doesn't allow a full check of some parts

Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,218 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 2 Mar 2016 28,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 14 t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65 14 t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2015 15,370 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 FZT is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FZT, 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 FZT registered?

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

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