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SD12 CVJ

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,965 mi
Last recorded76,965 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 CVJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 76,965 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 73,830 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline decision requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline decision requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear parkbrake only just meets requirements will require attention

Pass 4 Sep 2023 71,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front drl,s not working

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 67,885 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front drl,s not working

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2022 67,885 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front drl,s not working

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 66,108 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 64,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer door handle defective

Offside Front Outer door handle defective

Fail 26 Jun 2020 64,866 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 56,225 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 56,225 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 49,461 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 41,300 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 30,436 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 20,634 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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SD12 CVJ 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 78.6%.

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 SD12 CVJ, 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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SD12 CVJ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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