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SE12 JHH

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,242 mi
Last recorded66,242 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 66,242 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Sep 2020 65,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2019 52,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 48,746 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,679 miles

both handbrake cables deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2017 40,676 miles

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

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

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

both handbrake cables deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2016 31,519 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 31,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.7mm and bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,328 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 20,328 miles

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

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

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 JHH is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JHH, 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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SE12 JHH is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 August 2012.

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