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SG12 FLM

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,353 mi
Last recorded78,353 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 FLM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 78,353 miles

Driver side door handle loose

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Chassis leg corroded

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

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

Rear Axel corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2025 75,766 miles

Both front chassis legs in wheel arch, corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres different sizes to rear tyres

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 71,474 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 67,561 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 62,894 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 62,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 53,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 48,040 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 44,980 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 44,980 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 40,825 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 40,822 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed outer door handle insecure and broken (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 40,454 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Door handle broken and just holding on - door opens and closes as it should

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak Gearbox area

Oil leak at sump due to corrosion of the sump

Pass 28 Mar 2017 31,190 miles

Exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

N/S Exterior door handle broken but door still opens and closes securely

Pass 28 Mar 2016 25,061 miles

Exhaust rear section outer cover split.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 20,010 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 20,010 miles

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

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

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 FLM is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SG12 FLM, 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 SG12 FLM registered?

SG12 FLM is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is SG12 FLM safe to buy?

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