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SB62 FPN

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,278 mi
Last recorded37,278 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 FPN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 37,278 miles

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

both front shock obsobers suffering corrosion

rear axle suffering corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2022 36,653 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 34,420 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2021 34,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 32,545 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 32,545 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working 580 bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 30,700 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 25,735 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 25,735 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 20,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.25MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.31MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 16,785 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 16,785 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both headlamp aims (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 12,556 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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SB62 FPN is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SB62 FPN, 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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SB62 FPN is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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