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SB62 FPV

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

65,124 mi
Last recorded65,124 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 FPV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 65,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front door handle damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 65,067 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front door handle damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 58,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2024 58,512 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 51,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2023 51,114 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2023 51,012 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Torsion bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear wheels heavily corroded

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2022 46,576 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 46,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 38,010 miles

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

both front shock absorbers rusty

both rear wheels rusty

rear axle beam rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2021 37,927 miles

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

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

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

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

both front shock absorbers rusty

both rear wheels rusty

exhaust system rusty , some clamps missing

rear axle beam rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2019 27,406 miles

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

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

rear axle beam -- corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2019 27,406 miles

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

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

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

rear axle beam -- corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2019 17,282 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 17,282 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 15,877 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 12,769 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 9,893 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 8,734 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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SB62 FPV is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FPV, 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 SB62 FPV registered?

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

Is SB62 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB62 FPV shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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