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2012 FIAT 500
General Information
- Registration SW61JZV
- Manufacturer FIAT
- Model 500
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1242cc
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- Expires 25 Nov 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 103,263 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 103,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak corroded (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
18 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,204 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,796 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 89,796 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,091 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
19 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,827 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,350 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2021 10 Jun 202613 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 64,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
24 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 50,837 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
24 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 50,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
16 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 39,912 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2019 10 Jun 202616 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 39,912 MI
10 Jun 202614 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 32,786 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2018 10 Jun 20266 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 28,134 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2017 10 Jun 20262 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 28,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
16 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 23,405 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2016 10 Jun 202619 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 18,640 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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SW61JZV was registered on 2012-02-21
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