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SA12 FZW

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,126 mi
Last recorded56,126 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 56,126 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 53,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Aug 2025 53,278 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Aug 2024 50,658 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all steering/suspension heavily corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2024 50,656 miles

Exhaust system insecure backbox to middle pipe insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure flexipipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all steering/suspension heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 50,059 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 50,058 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 47,988 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 47,986 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside main beam unit slight movement but not insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2021 46,883 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 38,704 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 32,020 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 32,019 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,433 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 24,897 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 20,380 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,110 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 FZW 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 FZW, 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 FZW registered?

SA12 FZW is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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