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SB12 UKH

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

42,928 mi
Last recorded42,928 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 42,928 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 40,346 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 40,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 39,622 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 4 Mar 2024 39,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2023 38,647 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 38,647 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))

Offside 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 37,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 37,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 37,184 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 37,182 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust bracket corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 35,280 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 33,627 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 33,627 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 31,269 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 31,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall damaged and impact damage (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 24,891 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 22,432 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UKH is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UKH, 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 UKH registered?

SB12 UKH is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 August 2012.

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