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SD62 KNV

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,501 mi
Last recorded84,501 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 KNV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 84,501 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at the bottom drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2026 84,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at the bottom drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2025 82,695 miles

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

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top mount cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under side corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2024 81,189 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. Tread stating to lift. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and offside rear tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 79,641 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 78,336 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 75,939 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 73,478 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,126 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 60,126 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 43,955 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 43,955 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Exhaust Bracket Corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,121 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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SD62 KNV is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red 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 SD62 KNV, 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 SD62 KNV registered?

SD62 KNV is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SD62 KNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 KNV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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