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RK12 XAP

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,323 mi
Last recorded37,323 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 37,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil Level Low

Pass 17 Sep 2024 35,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 34,169 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 34,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2022 31,633 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 29,683 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 24,323 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 22,189 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 18,437 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 13,341 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 9,842 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 XAP is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

RK12 XAP is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is RK12 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK12 XAP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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