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SB12 UER

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,349 mi
Last recorded111,349 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 111,349 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 78,039 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 70,263 miles

both rear lamp lenses damaged / cracked

Fail 17 Jun 2022 70,263 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear lamp lenses damaged / cracked

Fail 4 Jun 2022 69,484 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

both rear light units damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2021 57,001 miles

Sump rusty slight leak

Fail 6 Jan 2021 56,999 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sump rusty slight leak

Pass 15 May 2019 44,825 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 44,825 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 39,309 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 39,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 28,124 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 21,617 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 UER is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UER, 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 UER registered?

SB12 UER is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is SB12 UER safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 UER shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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