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RO62 VYZ

2012 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,362 mi
Last recorded50,362 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 VYZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 50,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 50,362 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside shock absorber Top bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 47,778 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 47,777 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 44,770 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 44,769 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 41,557 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 41,557 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2021 38,128 miles

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

O/S/F Top mount slight play/lift

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 32,886 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 28,194 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 24,905 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 24,905 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 18,903 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 12,327 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 VYZ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYZ, 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 VYZ registered?

RO62 VYZ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is RO62 VYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 VYZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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