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SD12 GSY

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,898 mi
Last recorded79,898 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 79,898 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 75,436 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 71,631 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 69,145 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 66,200 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 60,035 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 56,861 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 55,904 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle broken and very loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

bolt loose on back on engine

Pass 1 Jun 2018 54,214 miles

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 sump heavily corroded engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 54,214 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 sump heavily corroded engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 52,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing thin

Pass 30 Apr 2016 47,781 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer door handle hinge broken (6.2.B.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 47,775 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted bulb& cover missing (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,574 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 GSY is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GSY, 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 GSY registered?

SD12 GSY is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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