MOT Status
ValidMileage
80,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
advise oil leak
both front shock absorbers corroded
both rear spring cups cporroded
n/s/f tyre worn outer edge
rear exhaust corroded
slight blow front exhaust
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
both front shock absorbers corroded
both rear spring cups cporroded
n/s/f tyre worn outer edge
rear exhaust corroded
slight blow front exhaust
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
both front tyres worn on edges
play o/s/f top shock mount
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
both front tyres worn on edges
play o/s/f top shock mount
Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished.
both front tyres wearing on the edges.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened retaining cup corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
engine sump corroded/oily damp
rear brakes imbalanced 27%
spare tyre soft
Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner part of tyre
flexi part of exhaust front pipe in poor condition
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear compliance bush popped out of collar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer part of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs inner surfaces in poor condition
Offside Front Outer brake pad wearing low
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear compliance bush splitting from metal collar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front exteria door handle loose
Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner part of tyre
flexi part of exhaust front pipe in poor condition
movement in rear shock absorbers top bushes
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SD12 MXL is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 MXL, 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 MXL registered?
SD12 MXL is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 April 2012.
Is SD12 MXL safe to buy?
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