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SA12 XZY

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

48,182 mi
Last recorded48,182 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 XZY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 48,182 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 48,182 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 37,650 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining piece. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 37,649 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joining piece. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 35,580 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 35,578 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 33,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has two small leaks along length of exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front DRL inop.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger burst. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 33,570 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake fluid leak at offside rear brake drum area. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has two small leaks along length of exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front DRL inop.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger burst. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 28,216 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 27,249 miles

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

Underside of vehicle and all components corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2021 25,875 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 24,272 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 May 2019 21,950 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 21,949 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and casing corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (2.8mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 20,199 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 20,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 18,566 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 16,952 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Plastic covers inhibit the full inspection of the fuel and brake pipes underside of vehicle

Pass 8 May 2015 15,209 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 XZY is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XZY, 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 XZY registered?

SA12 XZY is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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