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SD62 YYJ

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,698 mi
Last recorded76,698 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 76,698 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 76,693 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 74,109 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 74,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 70,672 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 63,945 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 63,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 58,019 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 55,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 51,442 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 47,930 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 47,930 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 44,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 40,601 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 32,404 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 32,404 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YYJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ registered?

SD62 YYJ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 November 2012.

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The MOT history for SD62 YYJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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