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SO12 XAM

2012 Fiat Tribute

Cream Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,512 mi
Last recorded73,512 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Tribute37,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 XAM
MakeFiat
ModelTribute
Year2012
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 73,512 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 72,678 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 72,198 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 70,570 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 68,706 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 68,704 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 68,539 miles

Offside Rear rear o/s fog light dull [water in lens]

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 12 Jun 2019 67,899 miles

Offside Rear fog light full of water

Pass 21 Jun 2018 66,137 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 66,137 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,623 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 56,851 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 56,851 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 50,921 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 50,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Fiat Tribute?

Based on 4,291 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
2,500
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
brake binding 16
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 10
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SO12 XAM is a 2012 Fiat Tribute in Cream with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 37,254 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 Tribute fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO12 XAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tribute typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat Tribute is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SO12 XAM registered?

SO12 XAM is a 2012 Fiat Tribute, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is SO12 XAM safe to buy?

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