CarVerify

Free Car Check

SD12 GYS

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,478 mi
Last recorded67,478 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 GYS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 67,478 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 67,409 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 64,382 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 64,365 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 61,909 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 61,743 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 59,133 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 59,083 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 53,212 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 50,984 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 40,407 miles

Oil leak engine sump ()

Rear exhaust tailbox clamp missing

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 May 2017 40,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded

Oil leak engine sump ()

Rear exhaust tailbox clamp missing

Pass 9 Jun 2016 33,443 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2015 23,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Apr 2015 23,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SD12 GYS is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SD12 GYS?

You can check the full history of SD12 GYS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SD12 GYS registered?

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

Is SD12 GYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD12 GYS shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD12 GYS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SD12 GYS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.