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RO12 LLW

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,101 mi
Last recorded93,101 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 LLW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 93,101 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 93,100 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Standard Halogen bulb required for testing. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Standard Halogen bulb required for testing. (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 84,144 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 84,125 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe area, may require replacement. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 73,329 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front wipers slightly smeary

Fail 16 Dec 2023 73,323 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 25 Nov 2022 65,316 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 56,570 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 54,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 54,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 51,706 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 51,706 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 48,530 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 48,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 44,117 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 38,249 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,787 miles

unable to inspect engine compartment due to engine covers fitted

unable to inspect underside of vehicle @ front due to under-body covers fitted.

Fail 18 Mar 2016 32,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed 185/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to inspect engine compartment due to engine covers fitted

unable to inspect underside of vehicle @ front due to under-body covers fitted.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 26,260 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 LLW is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RO12 LLW, 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 LLW registered?

RO12 LLW is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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