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SD61 OTV

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,374 mi
Last recorded68,374 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 OTV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 68,374 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 63,196 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 54,752 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 54,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 49,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front DRL inop

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2019 43,012 miles

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox/engine lower steady mount loose. ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective Low pressure ()

Fail 3 Dec 2019 43,012 miles

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox/engine lower steady mount loose. ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective Low pressure ()

Pass 10 Dec 2018 38,919 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 38,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

N/s/f daytime running lamp not working.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking across tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 34,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 34,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 30,008 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 25,109 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 19,079 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 19,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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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SD61 OTV is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD61 OTV, 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 SD61 OTV registered?

SD61 OTV is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is SD61 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD61 OTV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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