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SD12 ZWR

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,933 mi
Last recorded71,933 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 71,933 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 68,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge plus cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside parking brake support bracket broken.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill slighty damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust in poor condition .

general underside suspension components rusty.

Fail 9 May 2024 68,739 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge plus cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside parking brake support bracket broken.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Outer sill slighty damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust in poor condition .

general underside suspension components rusty.

Pass 26 May 2023 65,188 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 65,188 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 62,557 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 61,345 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 61,345 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 54,677 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 44,449 miles

all tyres wearing low on treads

Pass 19 Feb 2018 36,578 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 28,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm tread depth and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm tread depth and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 19,964 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 14,457 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 ZWR 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 78.6%.

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 ZWR, 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 ZWR registered?

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

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