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RV12 FVB

2012 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,851 mi
Last recorded83,851 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 FVB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 83,851 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 82,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber top mount slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2023 76,162 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 74,969 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

slight play/wear in nearside of steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2021 67,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very seriously corroded on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very seriously corroded on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 67,943 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very seriously corroded on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very seriously corroded on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 60,633 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 60,628 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 48,721 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Apr 2018 48,721 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,167 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 1 Sep 2015 22,045 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has side wall damage

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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RV12 FVB is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV12 FVB, 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 RV12 FVB registered?

RV12 FVB is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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