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SC61 MEG

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,744 mi
Last recorded69,744 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC61 MEG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2024 69,744 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2023 60,968 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 53,661 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 49,285 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 45,279 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 45,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 38,739 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2019 38,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2018 34,967 miles

Central Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 34,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 175/65/14 82t (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 175/70/14 84t (4.1.A.1a)

Central Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 31,159 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp has corroded away and no longer clamping pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 31,158 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp has corroded away and no longer clamping pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 27,049 miles

Exhaust back box deteriated but as yet still gas tight

Rear shock absorber's top bushes starting to split

Pass 15 Apr 2015 22,406 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 MEG is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MEG, 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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SC61 MEG is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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