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RO62 UCW

2012 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,010 mi
Last recorded76,010 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 UCW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 76,010 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 76,009 miles

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

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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 76,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Headlamp Image Also To High (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 Front Position lamp insecure Main Beam Also Inside The Same Lamp (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 68,157 miles

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight play when suspended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play may need attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on edges [ cord not exposed at test ] attention soon outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush [ may need attention soon ] (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge [ cord not exposed at test [ attention soon ] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush [ may need attention soon ] (5.3.2 (c))

horn tone may need attention soon

slight wiper marks n/s of windscreen

Fail 23 Aug 2023 68,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush bonding detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight play when suspended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play may need attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on edges [ cord not exposed at test ] attention soon outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush [ may need attention soon ] (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge [ cord not exposed at test [ attention soon ] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush [ may need attention soon ] (5.3.2 (c))

horn tone may need attention soon

slight wiper marks n/s of windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2022 61,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped, strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped, strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 61,781 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped, strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped, strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 57,380 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 57,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 52,449 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front, and nearside rear tyres, both wearing on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2019 45,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mount slight lift

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 33,113 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 28,986 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Dog bone (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 28,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Dog bone (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 18,027 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 18,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 UCW is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UCW, 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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RO62 UCW is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for RO62 UCW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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