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RO62 VYJ

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,925 mi
Last recorded82,925 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 82,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable mounting bracket defective

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 78,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Park brake cable bracket defective

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 68,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing from backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2023 68,544 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing from backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2022 54,983 miles

tyres worn / deteriorating

Fail 4 Oct 2022 54,983 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

tyres worn / deteriorating

Pass 23 Sep 2021 48,327 miles

both rear tyres nearing legal limit

Pass 22 Sep 2020 46,605 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 43,903 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 39,283 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 30,524 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 21,109 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 10 Oct 2015 12,407 miles

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 VYJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

RO62 VYJ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 October 2012.

Is RO62 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 VYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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