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RO61 ZXM

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,874 mi
Last recorded74,874 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 ZXM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 74,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 74,874 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 69,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable spring retaining part of h beam axle bent and very corroded common problem on these cars and axle collapses recommend getting issue sorted before it causes more damage (5.1.1 (a))

boot handle doesn't work can only be opened via the button on key

dash board clearly has an electrical problem as abs warning and e3ml warning lamp flashing on and off with indicator operation

Fail 13 Dec 2024 69,828 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested osf suspension arm rear bush is detached from arm not wanting to cause further damage (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working in wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable spring retaining part of h beam axle bent and very corroded common problem on these cars and axle collapses recommend getting issue sorted before it causes more damage (5.1.1 (a))

boot handle doesn't work can only be opened via the button on key

dash board clearly has an electrical problem as abs warning and e3ml warning lamp flashing on and off with indicator operation

Pass 18 Dec 2023 62,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 62,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 57,190 miles

Offside Front d.t.r.l not working (daytime running lamp)

Fail 9 Dec 2022 57,190 miles

Offside Front d.t.r.l not working (daytime running lamp)

Offside Side repeater not working loose connection (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 53,263 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

washers poor

Pass 11 Dec 2020 50,212 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 50,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 48,367 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 45,810 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 45,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

reverse light not working

Pass 11 Dec 2017 41,944 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 37,830 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 33,189 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 23,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

expansion bottle slight leak evident

front wipers weak

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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RO61 ZXM is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RO61 ZXM, 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 RO61 ZXM registered?

RO61 ZXM is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is RO61 ZXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO61 ZXM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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