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SB12 CNZ

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,561 mi
Last recorded62,561 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 CNZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 62,561 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 62,550 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame fractured axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 61,622 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 61,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket snapped (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 57,025 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 57,020 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Mis-spaced (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 52,744 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 49,101 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 45,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 38,772 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 38,087 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 35,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 27,239 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges / cut

Rear exhaust silencer corroding / slight leak at join to centre exhaust

Pass 11 May 2017 19,645 miles

Offside Front tyre cut

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Pass 11 May 2016 14,776 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to examine components

Pass 18 May 2015 12,606 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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SB12 CNZ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SB12 CNZ, 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 SB12 CNZ registered?

SB12 CNZ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is SB12 CNZ safe to buy?

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