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SD12 GGE

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,829 mi
Last recorded66,829 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 GGE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 66,829 miles

Nearside Front Outer door handle broken but can still be opened

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 63,090 miles

Nearside Front Door handle broken but can still be opened

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 63,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Door handle broken but can still be opened

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 60,116 miles

Central Rear Axle very corroded and coil springs

Nearside Front Door handle broken but can still be opened

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 60,116 miles

Central Rear Axle very corroded and coil springs

Nearside Front Door handle broken but can still be opened

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 56,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 52,353 miles

Offside Front drivers door handle broken but working!

Fail 29 Jan 2022 52,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front drivers door handle broken but working!

Pass 23 Jan 2021 47,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 43,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just in limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system very rusty /corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 37,705 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition / corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 33,441 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 33,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 26,971 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 20,228 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 8,664 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 GGE is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GGE, 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 GGE registered?

SD12 GGE is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is SD12 GGE safe to buy?

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