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SD62 XEF

2012 Fiat 500

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,508 mi
Last recorded66,508 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 XEF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 66,508 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 66,508 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 66,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 65,719 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 62,677 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 59,137 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

slight weep from nearside driveshaft /gearbox area

Pass 14 Sep 2021 55,550 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2020 51,729 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 45,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 35,888 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 24,494 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 14,613 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 7,062 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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SD62 XEF is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD62 XEF registered?

SD62 XEF is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is SD62 XEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 XEF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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