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SC12 WTP

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,031 mi
Last recorded75,031 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 WTP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 75,031 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing / chassis leg at engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 75,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle - O/S spring base (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing / chassis leg at engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 69,644 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking slightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

engine oil sump corroded (oil weeping)

rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2025 69,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected bottom spring cup rotten (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking slightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

engine oil sump corroded (oil weeping)

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 62,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 49,568 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 49,567 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 47,107 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 42,883 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 36,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 32,657 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 32,443 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 27,350 miles

Nearside Front running light inop

Pass 19 Feb 2016 18,570 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 18,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 12,892 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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SC12 WTP 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 75%.

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 SC12 WTP, 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 SC12 WTP registered?

SC12 WTP is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is SC12 WTP safe to buy?

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