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RK12 XBN

2012 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,257 mi
Last recorded35,257 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 XBN
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 35,257 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 35,257 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 33,308 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 33,308 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 31,538 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 31,538 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 28,846 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 28,846 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 27,175 miles

Coolant is low

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust is blowing slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2020 24,120 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 24,120 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 19,571 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2017 14,202 miles

Front both sides brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge advise replace (4.1.E.1)

covers and shields fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 11,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 8,187 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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RK12 XBN is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 43,902 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK12 XBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK12 XBN registered?

RK12 XBN is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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The MOT history for RK12 XBN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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