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RK12 XCJ

2012 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,217 mi
Last recorded78,217 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 XCJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 78,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer and clamp in poor condition.

Pass 30 Jun 2025 77,430 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 75,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 75,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 73,318 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 71,663 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 71,663 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 69,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

underside components heavily corroded in places

Fail 2 Jul 2021 69,043 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

underside components heavily corroded in places

Pass 29 Jun 2020 66,375 miles

exhaust system corroded heavily

Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,955 miles

Front were brake pads

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))

Rear exhaust leak/corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2019 62,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front were brake pads

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))

Rear exhaust leak/corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2018 59,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust rusty

tested wet

Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,911 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,259 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XCJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

RK12 XCJ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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