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DV12 UWL

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,127 mi
Last recorded84,127 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 UWL
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 84,127 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 80,193 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 76,679 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 72,152 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 72,149 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 68,053 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 63,650 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 63,650 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 60,440 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 57,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 57,912 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 51,945 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2018 51,945 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,529 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 44,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,287 miles

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

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

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

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

internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,867 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 26,670 miles

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

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

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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DV12 UWL is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DV12 UWL, 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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DV12 UWL is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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