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RK62 ORW

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,443 mi
Last recorded117,443 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 ORW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 117,443 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 117,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 114,949 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 114,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 111,806 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 111,806 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 107,608 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cuts not to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 102,320 miles

Engine cover fitted

Mileage flashing

Nearside front tyre close to limit

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 98,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 98,846 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap does'nt lock down (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 92,912 miles

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 7 Nov 2018 80,009 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 67,376 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 55,136 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 45,228 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2015 45,228 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RK62 ORW is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RK62 ORW, 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 RK62 ORW registered?

RK62 ORW is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is RK62 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK62 ORW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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