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RK12 XBU

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,497 mi
Last recorded104,497 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 XBU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 104,497 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mounting has play when suspended

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 104,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mounting has play when suspended

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 99,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 99,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 97,797 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 94,724 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 89,813 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 89,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 80,478 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 80,477 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 66,736 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 66,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 56,505 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 56,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 46,704 miles

Crack in front screen n/s.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 39,767 miles

windscreen cracked in the swept area,not in drivers view.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 39,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

windscreen cracked in the swept area,not in drivers view.

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 XBU is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XBU, 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 XBU registered?

RK12 XBU is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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