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SE12 GFZ

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,006 mi
Last recorded77,006 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 GFZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 77,006 miles

1 of high line brake bulbs out

Pass 13 Aug 2025 76,615 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 76,615 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

NS handbrake low effort

OS handbrake low effort

Pass 26 Aug 2024 72,157 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive at sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 72,156 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive at sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 67,044 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 63,693 miles

Handbrake cable could do with adjustment

Pass 24 Aug 2021 61,915 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 58,919 miles

Nearside Front running light not working

Fail 24 Aug 2020 58,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front running light not working

Pass 17 Aug 2019 51,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 51,912 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 40,024 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 34,756 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 25,960 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 20,882 miles

Nearside 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 GFZ 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 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 GFZ, 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 GFZ registered?

SE12 GFZ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is SE12 GFZ safe to buy?

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