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SB12 DNE

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,952 mi
Last recorded41,952 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 DNE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 41,952 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 39,781 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 36,837 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 34,425 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 34,425 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 31,095 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 31,094 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 29,531 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 27,129 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 24,932 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 18,473 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 15,505 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 12,275 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 8,610 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 DNE is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DNE, 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 DNE registered?

SB12 DNE is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is SB12 DNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 DNE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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