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SE12 PGZ

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,613 mi
Last recorded62,613 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 62,613 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 61,033 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 61,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 59,383 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 58,097 miles

Rear axle showing light corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2022 58,081 miles

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

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

Rear axle showing light corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2021 57,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear axle showing light corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 56,008 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle beam slight corrosion

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nsr osr (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nsf osf (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 50,977 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 42,044 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 36,964 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 36,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2016 29,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 24,434 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 24,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 PGZ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PGZ, 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 PGZ registered?

SE12 PGZ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 August 2012.

Is SE12 PGZ safe to buy?

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