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SH61 ZXL

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,446 mi
Last recorded24,446 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 ZXL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 24,446 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 24,445 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 23,397 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Ns & Os. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 20,460 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 20,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,748 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 17,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,099 miles

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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SH61 ZXL is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SH61 ZXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH61 ZXL registered?

SH61 ZXL is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 February 2012.

Is SH61 ZXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 ZXL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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