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SB61 ZGY

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,264 mi
Last recorded101,264 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 ZGY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 101,264 miles

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

rear axle corroded

various steering suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2025 101,264 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

various steering suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 94,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/R14 (5.2.3 (e))

various steering , brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 93,265 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 93,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 89,279 miles

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 83,637 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,134 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,510 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,622 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 67,622 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 63,233 miles

coolant leak

oil leak from sump

Fail 3 Mar 2017 63,233 miles

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

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

coolant leak

oil leak from sump

Pass 20 Feb 2016 45,512 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,887 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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SB61 ZGY is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZGY, 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 SB61 ZGY registered?

SB61 ZGY is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is SB61 ZGY safe to buy?

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