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SD12 GFE

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,152 mi
Last recorded54,152 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 54,152 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 50,407 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 50,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition baffle bracket (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 46,163 miles

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

Nearside DRL not working

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2024 46,163 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Anti-freeze below minimum level

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

Nearside DRL not working

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad backing shim hitting brake pad carrier

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 42,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joining point between manifold and front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2023 42,094 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Daytime running light not working

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joining point between manifold and front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2022 36,873 miles

Front Exhaust bracket corroded and broke away but exhaust system still adequately secure

Front Exhaust clamp between front and middle section corroded and breaking up

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust clamp between middle and rear section corroded and broke away

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 33,190 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 28,601 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and outer casing breaking away

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil slightly leaking from gear selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded and broken but exhaust system still adequately secure

Fail 30 Jun 2020 28,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and outer casing breaking away

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil slightly leaking from gear selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded and broken but exhaust system still adequately secure

Pass 30 Jul 2019 25,797 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 25,797 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 22,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55x15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 20,236 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 20,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 17,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2015 15,967 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 GFE is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GFE, 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 GFE is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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