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SG12 MXY

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,411 mi
Last recorded101,411 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 MXY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 101,411 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2026 101,407 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant level low

Pass 25 Feb 2025 95,849 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front day time running light out

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

Rear wiper worn

Fail 18 Feb 2025 95,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front day time running light out

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

Rear wiper worn

Pass 19 Feb 2024 91,034 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2024 91,034 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 87,063 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2023 87,058 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 79,542 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2022 79,538 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,715 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 78,715 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 76,827 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 76,822 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 68,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears an both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight play in top strut mount

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

slight blow from exhaust flexi an back box

Fail 20 Sep 2018 68,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears an both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight play in top strut mount

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

slight blow from exhaust flexi an back box

Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,152 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 62,152 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 56,624 miles

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

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

center exhaust mount slightyly corroded

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 41,268 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,519 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 38,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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 MXY is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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