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SD12 MXL

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,160 mi
Last recorded80,160 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 80,160 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 79,487 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 79,487 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 78,520 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 78,520 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 78,346 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded

both rear spring cups cporroded

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

slight blow front exhaust

Fail 4 Nov 2022 78,346 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 73,859 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

play o/s/f top shock mount

Fail 29 Nov 2021 73,859 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,287 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished.

both front tyres wearing on the edges.

Pass 6 Nov 2019 59,730 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 50,176 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner part of tyre

flexi part of exhaust front pipe in poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2018 50,176 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 46,394 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 39,772 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 37,732 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 19,255 miles

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.

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 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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SD12 MXL is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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