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SB61 ZRJ

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,683 mi
Last recorded48,683 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 ZRJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 48,683 miles

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Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

lift in both front strut top mounts

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

slight corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Pass 22 Sep 2020 44,293 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 44,293 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 41,110 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 30,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 30,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 26,354 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 21,080 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2015 21,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system 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 ZRJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ZRJ, 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 ZRJ registered?

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

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