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EK12 VKV

2012 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,394 mi
Last recorded76,394 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 VKV
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 76,394 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 72,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 66,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 62,252 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 62,226 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2022 60,001 miles

Exhaust mountings corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2021 59,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front outer door handle deteriorated

Nearside Front top strut mounting worn

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front day runner light inop

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 20 May 2020 51,293 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mounting slightly worn

Offside Front top suspension mounting slightly worn

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 46,108 miles

Nearside Front top strut mounting worn

Offside Front top strut mounting worn

Pass 15 May 2018 39,441 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 May 2017 33,037 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 25,791 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 19,769 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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EK12 VKV is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 46,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK12 VKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EK12 VKV is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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