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SO12 VDF

2012 Fiat Rapido

White Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,414 mi
Last recorded71,414 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Rapido32,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 VDF
MakeFiat
ModelRapido
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 71,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 70,492 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 70,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalk marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake modification unsafe wrong fitting used to join pipes (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 66,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 60,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 59,596 miles

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

Vehicle has accident damage to offside rear plastic bumper

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 59,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle has accident damage to offside rear plastic bumper

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 53,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 46,554 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 41,471 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 34,520 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 26,131 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Rapido?

Based on 2,767 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
2,497
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Stop lamp not working 13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 13
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SO12 VDF is a 2012 Fiat Rapido in White with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Rapido models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 32,044 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 Rapido fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO12 VDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Rapido typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat Rapido is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SO12 VDF registered?

SO12 VDF is a 2012 Fiat Rapido, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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