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RO12 PKN

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,688 mi
Last recorded85,688 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 PKN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 85,688 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2025 83,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking at clamp before flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 76,102 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 66,791 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 58,845 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 55,849 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 55,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 50,601 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 50,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 43,127 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 43,127 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 37,191 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 31,117 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,399 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 5 Apr 2016 25,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 7 Apr 2015 19,401 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 19,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PKN is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PKN, 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 RO12 PKN registered?

RO12 PKN is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is RO12 PKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 PKN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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