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RO62 HVZ

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,384 mi
Last recorded86,384 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 HVZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 86,384 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 86,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 77,866 miles

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

exhaust corroded and rear clamp missing

handbrake cables corroded and split

Fail 4 Oct 2024 77,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded and rear clamp missing

handbrake cables corroded and split

n/s/r tyre perished badly and screw in tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2023 70,354 miles

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

exhaust corroded

handbrake cables corroded and split

Fail 5 Oct 2023 70,354 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

handbrake cables corroded and split

Pass 6 Oct 2022 62,660 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

handbrake cable covers split and corroding

n/s/r tyre perishing

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2022 62,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust deteriorating

handbrake cable covers split and corroding

n/s/r tyre perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2021 55,181 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake cable covers split and corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2020 49,877 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres perishing

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2019 46,143 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 44,864 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 34,678 miles

nearside wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

Pass 21 Sep 2016 28,574 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 22,664 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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RO62 HVZ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RO62 HVZ, 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 RO62 HVZ registered?

RO62 HVZ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is RO62 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 HVZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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