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SE12 KWS

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,720 mi
Last recorded76,720 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 76,720 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 76,621 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2024 74,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 74,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 73,109 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2023 73,109 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 72,095 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 72,032 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 71,795 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 71,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 69,337 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 50,987 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 30,317 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 26,329 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 20,775 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 14,278 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 KWS 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 KWS, 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 KWS registered?

SE12 KWS is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is SE12 KWS safe to buy?

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