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EF12 LUO

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,421 mi
Last recorded57,421 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 LUO
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 57,421 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 55,999 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2024 55,999 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 54,465 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 52,736 miles

part of the exhaust system has slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2022 52,735 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front shock absorber very rusty

Offside Front shock absorber very rusty

part of the exhaust system has slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2021 52,313 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 48,725 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Both Front Shock Absorbers Corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket broken due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Clamp Broken Due to Corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2019 42,148 miles

exhaust system corroded + exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2018 36,224 miles

covers & shields fitted

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2017 30,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 17,574 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 15,702 miles

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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EF12 LUO 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 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF12 LUO, 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 EF12 LUO registered?

EF12 LUO is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 4 August 2012.

Is EF12 LUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 LUO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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