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SD12 MXS

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,180 mi
Last recorded59,180 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 59,180 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 51,416 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 51,075 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 42,674 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 37,311 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 35,021 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 28,724 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 24,706 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 21,210 miles

offside rear tyre cracks in tread

Fail 21 Jun 2016 21,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre close to limit + cracks in tread + inner edge worn

offside front tyre cracks in tread

offside rear tyre cracks in tread

Pass 28 Apr 2015 17,917 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 MXS is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MXS, 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

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What year was SD12 MXS registered?

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

Is SD12 MXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD12 MXS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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