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SE12 KXH

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,960 mi
Last recorded26,960 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 KXH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 26,960 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens slightly defective

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2025 22,940 miles

Front Upper Both front suspension strut upper mounts have slight uplift

Last bit of screenwash used during test, top up when possible

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear tyre valves slightly cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 19,923 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly cracking and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 16,572 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 13,830 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slightly low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 12,160 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 11,424 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 10,174 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 10,174 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 9,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 9,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 7,390 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 6,203 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 KXH is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE12 KXH registered?

SE12 KXH is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is SE12 KXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE12 KXH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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