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RO12 GYZ

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,663 mi
Last recorded33,663 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 GYZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 33,663 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 32,081 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 32,081 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 29,817 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2023 27,653 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroding.

Nearside Rear Lower Light exhaust gas leak at union between rear exhaust silencer and pipe.

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

Rear Both rear tyres 2011.

Fail 18 Feb 2023 27,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroding.

Nearside Rear Lower Light exhaust gas leak at union between rear exhaust silencer and pipe.

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

Rear Both rear tyres 2011.

Pass 3 Mar 2022 25,905 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2021 24,701 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 23,771 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge nearly to cords 185/55-15 82h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 21,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 18,310 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 14,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 12,131 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 9,056 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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RO12 GYZ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RO12 GYZ, 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 RO12 GYZ registered?

RO12 GYZ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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The MOT history for RO12 GYZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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