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SG12 FKO

2012 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,659 mi
Last recorded94,659 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 FKO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 94,659 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2025 91,376 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 89,090 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 80,706 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 63,907 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp is slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 57,832 miles

Both sills slightly damaged

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 53,059 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 49,939 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,381 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 46,381 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced suspension arm rear bush (2.4.F.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 41,846 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 41,794 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported at down pipe (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported at rear silencer (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,294 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,650 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 28,650 miles

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

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

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

advise o/s front tyre bald on inner edge.

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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SG12 FKO is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Silver 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 SG12 FKO, 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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SG12 FKO is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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