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RV62 SZF

2012 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,323 mi
Last recorded100,323 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 SZF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 100,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 95,094 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 87,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 87,857 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 81,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexy perished

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear resonance noise heard when service brake applied, indicating adjustment or repair

Fail 29 Oct 2022 81,397 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexy perished

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear resonance noise heard when service brake applied, indicating adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,747 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 77,748 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 75,132 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 69,307 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 69,307 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 64,666 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 58,109 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 58,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 40,194 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 40,192 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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RV62 SZF is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Grey 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 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 RV62 SZF, 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

How do I check the history of RV62 SZF?

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What year was RV62 SZF registered?

RV62 SZF is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is RV62 SZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 SZF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV62 SZF have outstanding finance?

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