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RK12 XCP

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,935 mi
Last recorded79,935 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 XCP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 79,935 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 79,676 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back/Rear, both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, little (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 79,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH,195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back/Rear, both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, little (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 75,860 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 75,174 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has minor excess travel

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 75,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has minor excess travel

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 73,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 70,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 64,922 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 59,984 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 54,942 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 54,942 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 51,742 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 51,742 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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 XCP is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XCP, 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 XCP registered?

RK12 XCP is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is RK12 XCP safe to buy?

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