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RNZ 2765

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,990 mi
Last recorded110,990 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 2765
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 110,990 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 110,990 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 98,836 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 93,714 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 92,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also hangers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded also axle mount/seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded McPherson strut also corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing and cracking inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded also axle mount/seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil filter corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded & porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside brake pipe covers fitted.

Fail 23 Feb 2024 92,989 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear, also play in bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also hangers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded also axle mount/seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded McPherson strut also corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing and cracking inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded also axle mount/seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil filter corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded & porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside brake pipe covers fitted.

Fail 16 Jan 2024 92,981 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 92,515 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 92,512 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 85,650 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 85,648 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 82,261 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 82,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 79,192 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f DRL inoperative

Pass 15 Jan 2019 73,297 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

n/s handbrake requires attention

n/s/f and o/s/f day time running lights inoperative

oil low

Pass 8 Jan 2018 68,407 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 62,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 62,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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RNZ 2765 is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RNZ 2765, 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 RNZ 2765 registered?

RNZ 2765 is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is RNZ 2765 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNZ 2765 shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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