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RJ62 ECY

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,422 mi
Last recorded86,422 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 ECY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 86,422 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 86,416 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 84,240 miles

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

Minor Stone Chips in Windscreen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Smooth Inner Edge, Tread Depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 84,240 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Minor Stone Chips in Windscreen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Smooth Inner Edge, Tread Depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Silencer Clamp Missing, Slight Leak Around Joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 74,428 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber Mount Starting to Perish (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer Mounting Clamp Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Stop Chip In Windscreen

Fail 14 May 2024 74,428 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop Chip In Windscreen

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber Mount Starting to Perish (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge, Tread Depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer Mounting Clamp Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 66,161 miles

Daylight Running Lamps Inoperative

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Stone Chip in Windscreen

Fail 9 May 2023 66,161 miles

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

Daylight Running Lamps Inoperative

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Stone Chip in Windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2022 58,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to front flexi join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & smooth inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished outer bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Apr 2022 58,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer bead perished too cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to front flexi join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & smooth inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished outer bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S worn (5.2.3 (e))

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2021 53,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on edges 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside day running light is inop

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside approx 3mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 53,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on edges 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside day running light is inop

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside approx 3mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 51,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 46,152 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 46,152 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 40,108 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 35,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Dec 2015 29,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

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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RJ62 ECY is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RJ62 ECY, 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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RJ62 ECY is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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