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BK12 JVJ

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

59,367 mi
Last recorded59,367 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 JVJ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 59,367 miles

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Fail 12 Feb 2026 59,311 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Pass 12 Feb 2025 54,297 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 50,553 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 50,530 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2023 49,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads thin 2-3mm approx remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 49,297 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads thin 2-3mm approx remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 43,922 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 43,922 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 42,353 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 41,082 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And rear exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 39,469 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 37,472 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 34,386 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,466 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015
Fail 11 Mar 2015 28,971 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/ drive shaft oil seal leaking

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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BK12 JVJ is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 43,902 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK12 JVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BK12 JVJ registered?

BK12 JVJ is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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