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RK12 XDU

2012 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,483 mi
Last recorded49,483 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 XDU
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 49,483 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 48,480 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 48,471 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 46,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 70,493 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 70,493 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 64,797 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 56,835 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 50,168 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 27,189 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 25,289 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 21,910 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 21,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XDU is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK12 XDU registered?

RK12 XDU is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is RK12 XDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK12 XDU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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