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EF12 TYP

2012 Fiat 500C

Grey Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,667 mi
Last recorded59,667 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 TYP
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 59,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount notchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 56,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front suspension top mount nochy

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 56,652 miles

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 52,996 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front outer door handle slightly loose

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

expansion bottle leaking

Fail 23 Oct 2023 52,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front outer door handle slightly loose

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

expansion bottle leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2022 48,719 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 44,435 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 41,077 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 37,851 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 35,212 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 32,280 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Sep 2017 32,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Aug 2016 27,619 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 26,714 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 26,714 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 21,497 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 TYP is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Grey 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 EF12 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

EF12 TYP is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is EF12 TYP safe to buy?

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