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SD12 HBL

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,852 mi
Last recorded79,852 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 79,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to s/wall & shoulder visible (mfr'd2019) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 77,131 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened light misting of oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened light misting of oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 74,250 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top strut mounts have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 10 Feb 2023 71,355 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer baffles breaking up

Pass 21 Jan 2022 68,562 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension creeks

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 65,722 miles

Offside track rod end gaiter in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2020 62,820 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 59,481 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 59,480 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 54,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

driver door handle slightly insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2017 48,116 miles

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

Offside Front Outer door handle is adrift but door can be opened from outside

Rear exhaust outer skin is corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 44,092 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 43,924 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 HBL is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HBL, 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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SD12 HBL is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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