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SD12 GDJ

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,673 mi
Last recorded54,673 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 54,673 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 51,478 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 49,555 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 47,846 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 46,099 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 46,099 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 44,875 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 43,560 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 43,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 41,242 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 41,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 30,001 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 19,606 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 15,036 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 14,928 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 GDJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SD12 GDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD12 GDJ registered?

SD12 GDJ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is SD12 GDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD12 GDJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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