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EL12 SAM

2013 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,697 mi
Last recorded55,697 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500 C41,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL12 SAM
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 55,697 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coolant level low

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 55,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 46,371 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 39,150 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 33,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side tyre inner and outer shoulder wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 25,383 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 25,383 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 19,724 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 18,634 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 18,628 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 16,506 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 15,211 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2016 13,705 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 12,277 miles

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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EL12 SAM is a 2013 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 41,438 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 EL12 SAM, 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 13 years old, this Fiat 500 C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EL12 SAM registered?

EL12 SAM is a 2013 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 9 January 2013.

Is EL12 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL12 SAM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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