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RNZ 5308

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,600 mi
Last recorded52,600 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 5308
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 52,600 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 52,594 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 50,097 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 46,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm` left on (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1 mm` left on (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 43,001 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 43,001 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 41,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder after flex brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 41,822 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder after flex brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 35,738 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 34,409 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 31,186 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 27,690 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Sep 2016 23,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 7 Sep 2015 20,240 miles

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 5308 is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 5308, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RNZ 5308 registered?

RNZ 5308 is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is RNZ 5308 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNZ 5308 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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