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SE12 GFX

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,066 mi
Last recorded49,066 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 GFX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 49,066 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2023 49,063 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 48,909 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2020 43,815 miles

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

Nearside Front front strut slight leak

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 43,815 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front front strut slight leak

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 40,070 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 39,977 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 36,967 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,611 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 31,601 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 27,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 20,964 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SE12 GFX is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SE12 GFX, 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 SE12 GFX registered?

SE12 GFX is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is SE12 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE12 GFX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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