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6531 RU

2012 Fiat 500

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,798 mi
Last recorded69,798 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6531 RU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 69,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 66,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 60,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 60,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 56,991 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 52,988 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 49,888 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 45,641 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 40,621 miles

Rear exhaust clamp missing but exhaust not blowing or insercure

Pass 18 Sep 2017 37,774 miles

Slight exhaust blow from front clamp

Nearside Rear Tyre has a puncture

Pass 21 Sep 2016 31,592 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

Slight exhaust blow on front clamp

Fail 21 Sep 2016 31,592 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

Slight exhaust blow on front clamp

Pass 26 Sep 2015 24,704 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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6531 RU is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 6531 RU, 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 6531 RU registered?

6531 RU is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is 6531 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6531 RU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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