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RK12 WSV

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,189 mi
Last recorded114,189 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 WSV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 114,189 miles

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

exhaust back box and middle pipe corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2023 109,589 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 106,178 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 103,417 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 99,957 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 94,785 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 94,785 miles

Emissions not tested car over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 92,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 92,740 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

windscreen marked

Pass 29 Feb 2016 62,654 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside door mirror cracked

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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RK12 WSV is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RK12 WSV, 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 RK12 WSV registered?

RK12 WSV is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RK12 WSV safe to buy?

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