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SE12 LNK

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,946 mi
Last recorded86,946 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 LNK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 86,946 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 83,955 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 83,955 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 83,412 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 82,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust clamp loose

offside front outer door handle loose

Fail 27 Feb 2023 82,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust clamp loose

offside front outer door handle loose

Pass 7 Feb 2022 80,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust clamp loose

offside front outer door handle loose

Pass 9 Feb 2021 79,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

centre exhaust clamp insecure

Fail 29 Dec 2020 79,860 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick lining seperated from bonding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust centre pipe clamp insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2019 77,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 74,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 74,822 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 72,144 miles

2x Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 72,144 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Bush Detached (2.7.4)

2x Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 67,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 67,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 52,790 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 52,790 miles

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

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

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 LNK is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LNK, 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 LNK registered?

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

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