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SB12 UZO

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,710 mi
Last recorded98,710 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 98,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 98,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 97,183 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 May 2025 97,182 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 May 2024 93,261 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 81,518 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

oil sump corroded

Fail 23 May 2023 81,518 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

oil sump corroded

Pass 15 May 2022 78,156 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2022 78,156 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 73,048 miles

Nearside Front shocker top mounting worn.

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

Offside Front brake disc inner surface reduced due to corrosion and pitting+pads worn.

Offside Front day time running light inoprative

Pass 18 May 2020 66,458 miles

Front tyres x2 bolding inner edges.nearside rear tyre cracks in tread.

Nearside Front shocker top free play.

Rear springs corroded +front discs inner surface.

exhaust slight blow rear joint

Pass 16 May 2019 58,379 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 49,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 36,361 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside door handle insecure

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 24,457 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 13,953 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 UZO is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UZO, 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 UZO registered?

SB12 UZO is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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