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BO56 ABB

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,203 mi
Last recorded73,203 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO56 ABB
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 73,203 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 20 Jan 2023 69,229 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 69,229 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 64,204 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2020 61,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing slight play / movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 61,067 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside parking brake weak

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 55,288 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 45,602 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 35,564 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 35,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 26,261 miles

Front tyres have cuts to inner side walls not exposing cords

Pass 27 Oct 2015 16,765 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 16,765 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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BO56 ABB is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BO56 ABB, 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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BO56 ABB is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 27 October 2012.

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