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RK12 WWB

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,560 mi
Last recorded59,560 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 59,560 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 Both sides slightly perishing + on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing heavily corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 59,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Covers and Shields fitted

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 Both sides slightly perishing + on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing heavily corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 57,383 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust System Deteriorated/Corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 55,861 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust System + Brackets Corroded

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Has Play (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Handbrake Slight Travel

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides Slight Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 55,861 miles

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust System + Brackets Corroded

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Has Play (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Handbrake Slight Travel

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides Slight Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 54,769 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorated + Exhaust Back Box Corroded

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Mounting + Clamp Heavily Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Close to Limit + N/S/F Tyre Slightly Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake Slight Travel

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 54,769 miles

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

Exhaust System Deteriorated + Exhaust Back Box Corroded

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Mounting + Clamp Heavily Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Close to Limit + N/S/F Tyre Slightly Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake Slight Travel

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 54,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2022 54,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2020 53,362 miles

Back Box Corroded

Exhaust Clamp Corroded

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 52,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 51,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 82t (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

warning lamp on

Fail 17 Mar 2018 51,803 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 82t (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

warning lamp on

Pass 25 Mar 2017 50,069 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,156 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 33,894 miles

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 WWB is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red 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 WWB, 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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RK12 WWB is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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