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SD12 ZWJ

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,896 mi
Last recorded47,896 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2019 47,896 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 46,189 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 46,189 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 38,588 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 175/65/14 goodyear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine sump pan corroded and leaking ()

both rear springs corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded and broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 18 Jan 2016 31,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil sump corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2016 31,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 26,708 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 ZWJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZWJ, 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 ZWJ registered?

SD12 ZWJ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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