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SD12 GYK

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,861 mi
Last recorded66,861 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 66,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin further investigation required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f has play possible steering rack further investigation required

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear worn (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2025 54,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 54,191 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 41,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 41,794 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 37,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc is red, showing signs of binding. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc is red, showing signs of binding. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded and leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 36,096 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 36,096 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 33,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 32,180 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 32,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 28,559 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 27,262 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 26,123 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 22,561 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 18,180 miles

nsf tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall, but not exposing cords

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 GYK 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 GYK, 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 GYK registered?

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

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