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SD12 MXV

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,528 mi
Last recorded96,528 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 96,528 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 7 Jul 2022 94,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded At bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded At bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 92,723 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2021 92,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 90,494 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 90,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 88,079 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 9 Jul 2019 88,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 13 Jul 2018 84,185 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 84,075 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 69,505 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 53,522 miles

Oil leak ()

front exhaust bracket corroded,snapped off & back box corroded

under tray fitted

warning light on dash

Fail 27 Jun 2016 53,522 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust bracket corroded,snapped off & back box corroded

oil level low

under tray fitted

warning light on dash

Pass 26 Jun 2015 35,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust back box slightly corroded

warning light on dash

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 MXV is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MXV, 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 MXV registered?

SD12 MXV is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is SD12 MXV safe to buy?

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