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RL12 SEN

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,194 mi
Last recorded66,194 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL12 SEN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 66,194 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))

Rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2024 66,192 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 59,239 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn/pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 59,230 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn/pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 51,186 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 47,039 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 45,910 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 41,349 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 36,736 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 32,132 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 28,621 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 28,621 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 28,242 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 28,242 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 May 2015 16,280 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2015 16,280 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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RL12 SEN 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 RL12 SEN, 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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RL12 SEN is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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