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RO62 VRK

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,446 mi
Last recorded62,446 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 62,446 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 61,229 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 59,451 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 57,231 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 57,229 miles

Emissions not tested Due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 56,303 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 56,303 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 55,693 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 52,962 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 52,962 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 52,607 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Oct 2018 52,606 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 47,136 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

o/side front tyre is wearing on inside and outside and getting low

slight play in o/side and n/side top strut mountings

Fail 28 Oct 2017 47,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

o/side front tyre is wearing on inside and outside and getting low

slight play in o/side and n/side top strut mountings

Pass 27 Oct 2016 40,911 miles

Minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 14 Oct 2015 34,238 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 34,238 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 VRK 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 64.7%.

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 RO62 VRK, 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 VRK registered?

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

Is RO62 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 VRK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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