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SB53 SAZ

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,648 mi
Last recorded73,648 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 SAZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 73,648 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2025 73,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake excessively binding all (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 71,459 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 69,891 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Device fitted to pedal to assist braking.

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

Rear beam axle corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 69,887 miles

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

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Device fitted to pedal to assist braking.

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

Rear beam axle corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 69,537 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Slight interaction with direction indicators and instrument cluster warning lights

Fail 21 Nov 2022 69,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Lower lamp (4.1.1 (c))

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Slight interaction with direction indicators and instrument cluster warning lights

Pass 30 Oct 2021 69,315 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Rear beam axle corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2021 69,313 miles

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

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2020 68,016 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 68,016 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 63,772 miles

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

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

sump corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 44,208 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 May 2018 44,168 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front 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 27 May 2017 37,011 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 29,272 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 18,212 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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SB53 SAZ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SB53 SAZ, 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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SB53 SAZ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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