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RK12 WTL

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,706 mi
Last recorded81,706 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 WTL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 81,706 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 81,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

advise rear exhaust clamp missing.

Pass 17 Apr 2024 79,881 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush advise replace as soon as possible (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush advise replace as soon as possible (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 78,639 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust ox corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 78,639 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust ox corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 76,444 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 76,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 69,833 miles

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust deteriorated (outer skin) but not leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 56,136 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 45,546 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 38,170 miles

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

Rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 31,016 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 26,775 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 26,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2015 18,678 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and slight sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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 WTL is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WTL, 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 RK12 WTL registered?

RK12 WTL is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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