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SD12 ZRO

2012 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,130 mi
Last recorded48,130 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 ZRO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 48,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 39,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 30,220 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

offside front door handle broken

Fail 22 Apr 2017 30,220 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

offside front door handle broken

Pass 13 Apr 2016 22,822 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 17,180 miles

both rear tyres cracked on tread

Fail 27 Apr 2015 17,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres cracked on tread

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 ZRO is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZRO, 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 ZRO registered?

SD12 ZRO is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is SD12 ZRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD12 ZRO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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