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SC61 FZE

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,700 mi
Last recorded43,700 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC61 FZE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 43,700 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 40,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2022 40,724 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 37,784 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 46,484 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust bracket rusty and has a small hole causing minor exhaust gasses to blow out (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake lines slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 36,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.4mm) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust bracket rusty and has a small hole causing minor exhaust gasses to blow out (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake lines slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 33,232 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 28,215 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 28,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 22,530 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 17,729 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 13,466 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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SC61 FZE is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SC61 FZE, 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 SC61 FZE registered?

SC61 FZE is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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