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F5 SWG

2012 Fiat 500C

Grey Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,481 mi
Last recorded48,481 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 SWG
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 48,481 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 48,481 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 46,205 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 45,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 41,162 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 38,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper top mount slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 36,548 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 34,425 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 32,295 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 30,332 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 27,590 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 24,206 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 24,206 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 23,052 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 18 May 2015 18,701 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 18,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nail in near side rear tyre

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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F5 SWG 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F5 SWG, 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 F5 SWG registered?

F5 SWG is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is F5 SWG safe to buy?

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