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SD12 GXL

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,092 mi
Last recorded55,092 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 55,092 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 54,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp cluster cracked

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 48,931 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 48,931 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 44,158 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 44,158 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted caliper retaining pin clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 26 Aug 2021 40,359 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 38,870 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

engine has a slight oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken

front wiper blades smearing windscreen

rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2019 38,023 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 37,352 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges,suspension components corroding,exhaust corroded/slight leaks

Pass 20 Jun 2017 31,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 23,909 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GXL is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

SD12 GXL is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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