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DF12 RDV

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,441 mi
Last recorded105,441 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 RDV
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 105,441 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 104,213 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door handle deteriorated

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 100,998 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 100,997 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 97,434 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 97,433 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 94,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 83,879 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 83,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder 195/45 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on inner shoulder.

Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 80,304 miles

Front tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders

Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rims both sides of car (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 5 Dec 2018 79,454 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 76,986 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 62,339 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 62,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 46,738 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wiper blades deteriorated

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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DF12 RDV is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF12 RDV, 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 DF12 RDV registered?

DF12 RDV is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is DF12 RDV safe to buy?

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