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EX12 ODS

2012 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,943 mi
Last recorded118,943 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 ODS
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 118,943 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 118,942 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 117,477 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 117,477 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure MOUNT BROKEN (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 115,780 miles

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

Exhaust flex joint worn

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 115,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust flex joint worn

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 115,294 miles

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

Check engine message appears on dashboard

Exhaust flex joint worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front inner cv gaiter grease seeping through

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 115,291 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Check engine message appears on dashboard

Exhaust flex joint worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front inner cv gaiter grease seeping through

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 115,075 miles

Check engine message on dashboard

Exhaust flex joint worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front inner cv gaiters weeping grease

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 115,075 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Check engine message on dashboard

Exhaust flex joint worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front inner cv gaiters weeping grease

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 114,803 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

inner cv joints weeping grease

Pass 23 Jul 2020 112,671 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 108,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 90,535 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 90,535 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 72,065 miles

back exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 55,687 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 37,309 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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EX12 ODS is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX12 ODS, 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 EX12 ODS registered?

EX12 ODS is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is EX12 ODS safe to buy?

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