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SE12 LMK

2012 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,712 mi
Last recorded120,712 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 LMK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 120,712 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2025 120,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front washers (3.5 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 112,166 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 112,166 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury os sill holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 102,977 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 102,977 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 93,134 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,697 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 81,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 73,790 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 73,785 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 64,093 miles

Nearside Front wear noted at strut top mounting

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust hanger corroded but system secure

Fail 21 Jun 2019 64,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wear noted at strut top mounting

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust hanger corroded but system secure

Pass 3 Jul 2018 57,436 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 57,436 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 52,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 52,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,872 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 LMK is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LMK, 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 LMK registered?

SE12 LMK is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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