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DY62 JXS

2012 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

110,892 mi
Last recorded110,892 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 JXS
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 110,892 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 82V (DOT - 2523) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 82V (DOT - 1823) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 110,892 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 82V (DOT - 2523) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 82V (DOT - 1823) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 107,896 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 107,849 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 99,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter corroded, weep from sump plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 99,586 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter corroded, weep from sump plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 92,133 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 92,133 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 87,476 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside hand brake cable mounting broken

Fail 13 Oct 2021 87,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside hand brake cable mounting broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,858 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 81,858 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 72,777 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 72,777 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,337 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,135 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 46,134 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake discs excessive worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Shock absorber (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Main beam aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 41,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 41,127 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working daytime running light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

boot wont open from outside

Pass 11 Sep 2015 34,274 miles

nearside tyre getting low (3mm at lowest point)

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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DY62 JXS is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DY62 JXS, 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 DY62 JXS registered?

DY62 JXS is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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