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SG12 WVC

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,434 mi
Last recorded100,434 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 WVC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 100,434 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 100,432 miles

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag unit insecure in dash (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 90,465 miles

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

Offside Front shocker corroded

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2024 84,376 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 84,376 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 75,052 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear also perished (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2023 75,013 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached offside front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear also perished (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,295 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 73,208 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 73,208 miles

Emissions not tested emissions aborted, car overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 70,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/r15 82.v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 70,972 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/r15 82.v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 68,240 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 64,889 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 53,594 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,520 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 48,471 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,638 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 38,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 WVC is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WVC, 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 WVC is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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