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SE12 WMC

2012 Fiat 500

Purple Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,804 mi
Last recorded77,804 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 WMC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 77,804 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 77,795 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 73,148 miles

Coolant leak From expansion bottle. ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exh flexy pipe damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 68,621 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 68,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 64,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge, cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 64,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge, cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 61,947 miles

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

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

surface rust on rear axle

Pass 15 Oct 2019 58,868 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 54,162 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 47,990 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 41,717 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 35,850 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 WMC is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Purple with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WMC, 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 WMC registered?

SE12 WMC is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is SE12 WMC safe to buy?

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