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SD12 WAJ

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,837 mi
Last recorded73,837 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 73,837 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 73,837 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 71,677 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 70,529 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 70,496 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 68,934 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 67,242 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 61,575 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 61,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 58,312 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 52,842 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorbers casing corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorbers casing corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 47,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 44,315 miles

four hub caps

Pass 11 Apr 2016 36,574 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 36,574 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,801 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 WAJ 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 75%.

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 WAJ, 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 WAJ registered?

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

Is SD12 WAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD12 WAJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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