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SD61 YSW

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,582 mi
Last recorded66,582 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 YSW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2025 66,582 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 59,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 19 Jun 2024 59,375 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and overall condition wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Jul 2023 59,254 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, also just on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Jul 2022 53,104 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 47,245 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 47,245 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 40,713 miles

both front tyres feathered on inner edges

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 40,713 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Fuel system component leaking on tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres feathered on inner edges

exhaust middle box corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2019 36,480 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 36,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 31,410 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 31,410 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 26,527 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 19,139 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 15,445 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 13,314 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 13,314 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 13,291 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre has several cuts on side but no cord showing

o/s hand brake cable outer cover split

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 YSW is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YSW, 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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SD61 YSW is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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