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RK12 WZP

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,709 mi
Last recorded41,709 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 41,709 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 38,354 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 38,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 35,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to detach from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle heavily rusted adjacent to spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 32,422 miles

Front Upper light wear in front strut top mounting rubbers

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to detach from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively suspect pads stuck on carrier - imbalance 25% (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished and starting to deform (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy rusting below rear springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 29,498 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective under inflated ? ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle heavily rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 29,498 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective under inflated ? ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle heavily rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 25,758 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy rusting on rear axle spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 23,111 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 21,112 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 17,981 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 24 May 2017 15,097 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 12,459 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 12,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 10,297 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 WZP is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red 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 WZP, 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 WZP registered?

RK12 WZP is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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