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SD12 GGA

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,025 mi
Last recorded66,025 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 66,025 miles

Rear axel coroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 51,383 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 51,230 miles

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 34,614 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 34,333 miles

Front reg deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2022 32,930 miles

Oil leak

Rattle from front

Fail 10 May 2022 32,930 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rattle from front

Pass 24 Apr 2021 31,318 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2021 31,314 miles

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

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

rear exhaust poor condition

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 19 May 2020 29,654 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Front exhaust flexy deteriorating

Pass 21 May 2019 27,311 miles

exhaust poor condition

Fail 20 May 2019 27,311 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust poor condition

Pass 9 May 2018 25,103 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

rear exhaust poor condition

travel h/brake

Pass 4 May 2017 22,904 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 10 May 2016 20,855 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 20,855 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 18,431 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 GGA is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GGA, 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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What year was SD12 GGA registered?

SD12 GGA is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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