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RV62 TGU

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,989 mi
Last recorded63,989 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 TGU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 63,989 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 62,553 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted badly on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounting have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill panel damaged

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2025 62,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts in inner sidewall and tread PLY also cracking tyre OLD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail large split in hose (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted badly on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounting have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill panel damaged

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 59,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 53,901 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated from rear body to tailgate (4.11 (c) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear,upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 53,901 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated from rear body to tailgate (4.11 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear,upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 49,478 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Sep 2022 49,478 miles

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2021 47,758 miles

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

nearside front and offside front strut top mounts corroded

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2020 45,480 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2019 44,653 miles

Wipers in poor condition.

Pass 18 Sep 2018 42,320 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle

Pass 7 Sep 2017 39,804 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 39,804 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 36,028 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 36,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed around inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 30,585 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)

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 TGU is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TGU, 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 TGU?

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What year was RV62 TGU registered?

RV62 TGU is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is RV62 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 TGU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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