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RK12 WZD

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,580 mi
Last recorded76,580 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 76,580 miles

N/S/F SHOCK SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON OUTER CASING

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 2 Aug 2024 68,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit and cracked in the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 66,113 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 66,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 62,923 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 62,921 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,461 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 52,383 miles

Rear EXHAUST box in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2019 48,439 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 44,523 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 40,792 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 May 2016 32,863 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

rear exhaust box heavy corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 27,173 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 WZD is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WZD, 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 WZD registered?

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

Is RK12 WZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK12 WZD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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