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RK12 YMS

2012 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,159 mi
Last recorded78,159 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 YMS
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 78,159 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 66,630 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 59,836 miles

Anti freeze below minimum

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2024 59,836 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti freeze below minimum

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 56,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 53,864 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 51,932 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 51,331 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 51,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2019 49,076 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 47,135 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 42,901 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened nearside/offside outter casing deteriorated (3.5.1b)

Front nearside/offside tyres wearing inner edge

engine cover/under-trays fitted

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2017 42,901 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened nearside/offside outter casing deteriorated (3.5.1b)

Front nearside/offside tyres wearing inner edge

engine cover/under-trays fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 38,450 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened nearside/offside outer casing deteriorated (3.5.1b)

engine cover/under-trays fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,696 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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RK12 YMS is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 46,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK12 YMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was RK12 YMS registered?

RK12 YMS is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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