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RO62 VPT

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,870 mi
Last recorded200,870 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 VPT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 200,870 miles

Engine making slight noise

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 190,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting out bad /195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion on rear axle beam ./ front shocks corroding ./ front plate / rear springs corroding / o/s/f wheel been repaired / slight play in n/s/f top mount

gearbox leak / corrosion on suspension units

Pass 24 Jun 2024 185,336 miles

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2024 185,336 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s/r registration plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2023 107,095 miles

repair work done on o/s/f wheel / slight damage to front plate / corrosion on n/s/f shock /

slight damage to n/s/f light unit / signs of water leak around exspansion tank / tail pipe clamp missing / corrosion on rear springs x axle beam

Fail 7 Jun 2023 107,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

repair work done on o/s/f wheel / slight damage to front plate / corrosion on n/s/f shock /

slight damage to n/s/f light unit / signs of water leak around exspansion tank / tail pipe clamp missing / corrosion on rear springs x axle beam

Pass 30 Jun 2022 98,596 miles

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

rear box clamp missing / repair done on o/s/f wheel / corrosion on rear springs x rear axle beam / engine x under covers fitted

slight damage to front plate / water leak from expansion tank

Pass 2 Jul 2021 93,339 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm x 2 x nails / both rear tyres perishing / slight damage to front plate / water leak from exspansion tank /

rear box clamp missing / repair done on o/s/f wheel / corrosion on rear springs x rear axle beam / engine x under covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2020 88,752 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 88,744 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured crack in side lip (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 81,006 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view with in zone A less than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 81,006 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view with in zone A less than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 75,350 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2016 72,866 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 62,417 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 62,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VPT is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VPT, 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 RO62 VPT registered?

RO62 VPT is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is RO62 VPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 VPT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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