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SB62 JFK

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,254 mi
Last recorded72,254 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 72,254 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 72,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear link pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

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

Nearside door mirror outer casing damaged

Offside Front outer door handle damaged

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

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

Fail 22 May 2025 72,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear link pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

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

Nearside door mirror outer casing damaged

Offside Front outer door handle damaged

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 66,271 miles

Nearside door mirror outer casing damaged

Offside Front outer door handle damaged

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

Fail 20 May 2024 66,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside door mirror outer casing damaged

Offside Front outer door handle damaged

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

Pass 31 May 2023 60,728 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 60,728 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 50,018 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 40,636 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 40,636 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 32,478 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 30,909 miles

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated and rear clamp missing but still all secure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Undertrays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Feb 2020 30,909 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated and rear clamp missing but still all secure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Undertrays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jan 2019 20,571 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hangers

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded but still secure

Pass 12 Jan 2018 13,977 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 10,436 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 8,357 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 JFK is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JFK, 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 JFK registered?

SB62 JFK is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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