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SB62 MXK

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,560 mi
Last recorded75,560 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 MXK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 75,560 miles

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

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

Rear corrosion at the rear axle and to all suspension components

Fail 3 Sep 2025 75,560 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear corrosion at the rear axle and to all suspension components

Pass 28 Sep 2024 69,396 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2023 57,755 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2023 57,622 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 43,921 miles

Nearside Front front passenger door outer handle damaged but can still be used to open door from outside

Pass 2 Oct 2021 29,347 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 27,298 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 24,082 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 24,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 20,061 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 20,058 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))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 16,715 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 14,027 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 14,025 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 8,432 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 MXK is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MXK, 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 MXK registered?

SB62 MXK is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is SB62 MXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB62 MXK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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