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SD62 VNK

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,107 mi
Last recorded35,107 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 VNK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 35,107 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 35,107 miles

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 33,433 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 16 Apr 2024 30,424 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2024 30,414 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2023 27,415 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2022 24,963 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2020 21,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 20,180 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 18,885 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 17,525 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 17,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner wire loose

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 16,237 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 16,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 11,770 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front brake disc slightly corroded on inner

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded on inner

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 VNK is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SD62 VNK, 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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SD62 VNK is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 October 2012.

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