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SE12 LML

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,025 mi
Last recorded73,025 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 73,025 miles

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Mar 2025 66,904 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 62,089 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 59,805 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 59,316 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 57,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 49,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 43,587 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 43,463 miles

Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification subframe,hole cut near mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 40,411 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 38,155 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 LML is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LML, 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 LML registered?

SE12 LML is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is SE12 LML safe to buy?

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