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SB61 SVC

2012 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

87,038 mi
Last recorded87,038 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 SVC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 87,038 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 81,027 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 81,027 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 75,240 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 74,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm slight play

Fail 14 Mar 2024 74,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Steering arm slight play

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 72,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm (inner joint) has slight play

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 72,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm (inner joint) has slight play

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 70,057 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm slight play at inner joint

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 70,057 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm slight play at inner joint

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 67,403 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 67,397 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp on down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 64,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 64,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 62,620 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 62,614 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 62,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 59,337 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 59,336 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front day time running lamps not working

oil leak (sump corroded)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 51,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front day time running lamps not working

oil leak (sump corroded)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 39,509 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 39,509 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 31,183 miles

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

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

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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SB61 SVC is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SB61 SVC, 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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SB61 SVC is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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