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RV62 TFF

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,841 mi
Last recorded72,841 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 TFF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 72,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2025 72,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 63,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2023 55,315 miles

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

advise both rear upper shock bushes slightly worn

advise rear exhaust clamp missing

advise rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Dec 2023 55,315 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

advise both rear upper shock bushes slightly worn

advise rear exhaust clamp missing

advise rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Oct 2022 49,199 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 34,950 miles

Coolant level on min

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 34,950 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant level on min

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 30,576 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 25,946 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 25,187 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 24,028 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 22,518 miles

Both front tyres close to wear indicators.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 22,517 miles

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

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

Both front tyres close to wear indicators.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 20,151 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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RV62 TFF is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TFF, 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 RV62 TFF registered?

RV62 TFF is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is RV62 TFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 TFF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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