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A17 RMV

2012 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

106,372 mi
Last recorded106,372 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 RMV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 106,372 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2026 103,786 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2026 103,785 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2025 99,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 102,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2024 93,081 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2024 93,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2024 98,142 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 85,808 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 85,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 89,994 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 89,994 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 80,702 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 79,673 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 75,128 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 66,292 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 65,976 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 62,469 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 58,611 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 49,298 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 49,298 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 48,967 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 33,472 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside side repeater stops working occasionally

rear tyre tread depths low

Pass 6 Jun 2017 26,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 22,269 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 16,939 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall has a very slight bulge borderline pass

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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A17 RMV is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 A17 RMV, 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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What year was A17 RMV registered?

A17 RMV is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is A17 RMV safe to buy?

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