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SD12 HBP

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,836 mi
Last recorded69,836 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 69,836 miles

Nearside (inner) driveshaft oil seal worn (slight leaks)

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

Nearside front tyre tread wearing low

Offside Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 21 Aug 2024 66,019 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe deteriorated (whole central exhaust section poor) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Daytime running lamp not working

Fail 21 Aug 2024 66,019 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe deteriorated (whole central exhaust section poor) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 29 Aug 2023 60,563 miles

Central exhaust system corroded

Nearside front (inner) driveshaft oil seal worn (slight leak)

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside front tyre (inner) edge badly worn

Fail 29 Aug 2023 60,563 miles

Central exhaust system corroded

Nearside front (inner) driveshaft oil seal worn (slight leak)

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre (inner) edge badly worn

Pass 17 Aug 2022 55,161 miles

Daytime running lamps not working

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

Nearside front (inner) driveshaft oil seal worn

Nearside rear tyre perishing (deflated)

Offside front Shock absorber corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 50,931 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2021 50,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant Level Below Minimum

Engine Oil On Minimum

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 49,001 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 49,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 46,460 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 45,515 miles

185/55/15 O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Pass 17 May 2017 38,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall cracks no cords showing yet (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges low (4.1.E.1)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement bottom gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 16 May 2017 38,902 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall cracks no cords showing yet (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges low (4.1.E.1)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement bottom gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 30,800 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system very corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,441 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 HBP is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HBP, 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 HBP registered?

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

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