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SB12 DLK

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,632 mi
Last recorded102,632 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 DLK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 102,632 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 102,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2024 95,065 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Outer door handle loose

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 92,342 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 89,735 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 89,735 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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 16 Oct 2021 81,664 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 73,241 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 60,483 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 52,413 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Apr 2017 44,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 36,598 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 31,040 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 31,040 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DLK is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB12 DLK registered?

SB12 DLK is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is SB12 DLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 DLK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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