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RO62 VZS

2012 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,804 mi
Last recorded72,804 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 VZS
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 72,804 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absober corroded

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2026 72,804 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front shock absober corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 70,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened has slight lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four inner bead rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 70,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened has slight lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four inner bead rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 68,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 68,053 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 67,176 miles

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

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

rear subframe corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2023 67,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear subframe corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2022 62,362 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jan 2021 58,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 54,147 miles

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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 48,538 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 41,747 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 27,117 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 27,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 20,709 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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RO62 VZS is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 43,902 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO62 VZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RO62 VZS registered?

RO62 VZS is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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