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SE12 JHY

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,600 mi
Last recorded66,600 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 66,600 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jan 2026 66,600 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2025 65,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 61,234 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 60,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 57,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 53,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 50,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 47,822 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 41,194 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 41,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect check bulb fitting (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 37,390 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 24,937 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 18,222 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 JHY is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 JHY, 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 JHY registered?

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

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