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SD12 GFA

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,708 mi
Last recorded56,708 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 GFA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 56,708 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 55,159 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 53,816 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 53,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 49,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 40,535 miles

Drivers door handle insecure

Fail 19 Apr 2018 40,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Drivers door handle insecure

front exhaust hanger broken

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,100 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S Front wiper blade torn slightly

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

Rear silencer exhaust join to centre pipe clamp missing

Rear silencer exhaust outer covering breaking up / corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 27,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 23,093 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 GFA is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GFA, 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 GFA registered?

SD12 GFA is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is SD12 GFA safe to buy?

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