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SG12 MXW

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,300 mi
Last recorded104,300 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 104,300 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 99,429 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 99,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 93,440 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 93,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 89,872 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 85,496 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 80,681 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 11 Mar 2021 80,681 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2020 72,242 miles

Surface corrosion on many mech.components

Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,710 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 62,710 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,311 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 51,310 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s inner steering rack end excessive play (2.2.A.1b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush n/s & o/s/r shock absorber bushes worn (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades torn (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

drivers outer door handle broken but operating

Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,951 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,412 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 25,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 MXW is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

SG12 MXW is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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