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RV62 TXW

2012 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,335 mi
Last recorded85,335 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 TXW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 85,335 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 80,802 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 76,051 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 76,051 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 70,016 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN LOW INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated SPARE (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 66,004 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 66,004 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front drl not working

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 63,634 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 59,639 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 21 Oct 2019 59,639 miles

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light red (4.6.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 55,699 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 54,318 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2017 50,116 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 50,116 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 4 Nov 2016 38,240 miles

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

rear to middle exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 26,079 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 TXW is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Yellow 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 TXW, 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 TXW?

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What year was RV62 TXW registered?

RV62 TXW is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is RV62 TXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 TXW 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 TXW have outstanding finance?

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