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SE12 GGF

2012 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,628 mi
Last recorded64,628 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 GGF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 64,628 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 12 May 2025 62,519 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 58,781 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 51,545 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 51,416 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Multiple exhaust blows (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 45,837 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 42,378 miles

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

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

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

sump heavily corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 39,830 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 39,830 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 35,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension components are heavily corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2019 35,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension components are heavily corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 28,831 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 28,828 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both os and ns (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 19,667 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 19,667 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 16,283 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 12,143 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

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)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 12,143 miles

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

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

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 GGF is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GGF, 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 GGF registered?

SE12 GGF is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is SE12 GGF safe to buy?

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