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SB12 CSO

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,495 mi
Last recorded80,495 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 CSO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 80,495 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 80,412 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle fractured at spring holders (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 79,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 77,555 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 77,553 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 75,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 54,272 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 54,272 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 44,411 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 36,437 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 36,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 34,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 21,942 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 10,414 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 7,658 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 7,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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 CSO is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SB12 CSO, 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 CSO registered?

SB12 CSO is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is SB12 CSO safe to buy?

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