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EK62 HPE

2012 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,303 mi
Last recorded117,303 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 HPE
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 117,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 117,303 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 101,839 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 79,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 79,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 72,326 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 62,134 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 62,097 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2019 62,097 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 58,662 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 58,368 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 55,821 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 53,305 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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EK62 HPE is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK62 HPE, 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 EK62 HPE registered?

EK62 HPE is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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