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SB61 ZHE

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,364 mi
Last recorded107,364 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 ZHE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 107,364 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe spring cups welded

parking brake near end of reserve travel

Pass 5 Nov 2025 104,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 98,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 98,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 94,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 94,608 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre exhaust split (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 89,761 miles

rear axle/subframe assembly heavily corroded around coil spring mounts

Fail 27 Oct 2022 89,761 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear axle/subframe assembly heavily corroded around coil spring mounts

Pass 28 Oct 2021 83,159 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 19 May 2021 81,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 79,244 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 77,112 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2019 77,112 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2018 71,810 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 65,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gear change sticky

sump porus

Pass 14 Feb 2017 53,558 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 41,924 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

back box outer skin corroded

exhaust front flexi seperation

Fail 12 Feb 2016 41,924 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

back box outer skin corroded

exhaust front flexi seperation

Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,476 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2015 34,476 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

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 ZHE is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZHE, 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 ZHE is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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