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SE12 JHO

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,287 mi
Last recorded88,287 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 88,287 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 86,511 miles

Coil spring corroded Both side front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 83,735 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 83,727 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 80,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 70,791 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 64,075 miles

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

exhaust front clamp missing (not blowing or loose)

Fail 19 Jun 2020 64,073 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

exhaust front clamp missing (not blowing or loose)

Pass 19 Jul 2019 59,216 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 48,972 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 41,074 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 41,074 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 36,899 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,421 miles

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 JHO is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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