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RV62 XKF

2012 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,207 mi
Last recorded103,207 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 103,207 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly twisted

Offside Front Daytime Running Light / Position Light lens loose in bumper

Fail 23 Mar 2026 103,207 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2025 85,319 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 85,078 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 71,502 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

passenger mirror unit cover missing

Fail 19 Mar 2024 71,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Leak on brake pipe to cylinder join (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

passenger mirror unit cover missing

Pass 16 Mar 2023 61,359 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 54,128 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 46,813 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 40,748 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 40,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 33,111 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 29,362 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 19,205 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 12,437 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 XKF is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Yellow 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 XKF, 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 XKF registered?

RV62 XKF is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is RV62 XKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 XKF 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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