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SC12 ZFT

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,354 mi
Last recorded90,354 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 ZFT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 90,354 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 90,354 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 87,794 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 81,987 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Dec 2023 81,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2022 78,210 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Dec 2022 78,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 72,984 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Sep 2021 72,984 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 65,767 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,203 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,460 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 52,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,250 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 41,958 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 41,958 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 16,018 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 ZFT 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 64.7%.

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 ZFT, 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 ZFT registered?

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

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