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EF12 RJJ

2012 Fiat 500C

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,975 mi
Last recorded79,975 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 RJJ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 79,975 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 71,814 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule The rear both sides outer. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 71,807 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule The rear both sides outer. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 60,454 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 13,259 miles

Both front tyres wearing bald on inner edges

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 RJJ is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJJ, 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 RJJ registered?

EF12 RJJ is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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