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BJ12 SFO

2012 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,726 mi
Last recorded78,726 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 SFO
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 78,726 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 76,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 74,067 miles

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

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

erratic idle speed , rough and hunting

Pass 23 May 2022 71,461 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 67,558 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 67,558 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2020 65,467 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 65,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush pulled out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 58,559 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 51,670 miles

Coolant leak Return pipe to the expansion tank ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Gear box side ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 44,482 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 44,482 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,241 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,066 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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BJ12 SFO is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 46,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ12 SFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ12 SFO registered?

BJ12 SFO is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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