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SE12 LXL

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,572 mi
Last recorded67,572 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 LXL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 67,572 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 67,561 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 59,992 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 47,126 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 47,116 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong Rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong Rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket Missing / U Clamp Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 41,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

offside front door handle slightly loose but function as intended

sump corroded and slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2017 34,624 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone has entirely came away from its bonding but isn't resulting in excessive movement or affecting the suspension/steering geometry (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inside surface (3.5.1i)

front exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust clamp not present but system still adequately supported

Pass 22 Jul 2016 28,282 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded but system still adequately supported

Fail 22 Jul 2016 28,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn in the middle (8.2.2)

rear exhaust clamp corroded but system still adequately supported

Pass 15 Jul 2015 23,745 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 LXL is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LXL, 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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SE12 LXL is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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