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SE12 ZKC

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,996 mi
Last recorded46,996 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 46,996 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside front shock casing heavily corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 46,115 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And shock body heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 44,741 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 43,559 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 41,862 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 41,862 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 40,615 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 40,615 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 39,071 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust pipe flex deterioted

Pass 21 Nov 2018 37,386 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front front exhaust clamp defective

Pass 11 Oct 2018 37,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 34,191 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 31,105 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 25,560 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 25,560 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 ZKC 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 80%.

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 ZKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE12 ZKC registered?

SE12 ZKC is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 August 2012.

Is SE12 ZKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE12 ZKC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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