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RK12 WUB

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,926 mi
Last recorded70,926 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 WUB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 70,926 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 70,924 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 68,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear brakes sqeaking when tested. Advise further investigation.

Pass 8 Dec 2023 65,935 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 62,823 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 62,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 60,691 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 58,160 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 49,496 miles

Nearside front Tyre has a slight cut on outer wall

Pass 4 May 2018 45,862 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 45,862 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 41,686 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 12 Apr 2017 41,686 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 May 2016 35,374 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,653 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 29,653 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 WUB is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RK12 WUB, 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

How do I check the history of RK12 WUB?

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What year was RK12 WUB registered?

RK12 WUB is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is RK12 WUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK12 WUB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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