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SC12 YBW

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,334 mi
Last recorded57,334 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 57,334 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general suspension /under body corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 57,334 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe holed /corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system ferrel blown on brake test (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general suspension /under body corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 56,972 miles

Nearside Front main beam bulb not in correct

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 56,073 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively disc and pads appear burnt?? (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 54,806 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 53,462 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust clamp broken and loose but system not insecure

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

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire adrift and rubbing on driveshaft

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing but system not insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2021 51,787 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 50,955 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 48,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 45,777 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres worn close to limit on edges

exhaust system corroded and rear exhaust clamp missing but system secure

Pass 28 Dec 2017 42,672 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 41,262 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 37,756 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 28,982 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 YBW is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBW, 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 YBW registered?

SC12 YBW is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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