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FT12 BWZ

2012 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,888 mi
Last recorded66,888 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 BWZ
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 66,888 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 66,887 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 62,501 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 62,489 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front day running lamp out

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 59,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,797 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 55,797 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,265 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 49,674 miles

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

Slight oil leak from gear box area.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,903 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 43,859 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.5 mm & worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 34,720 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,720 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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FT12 BWZ 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 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FT12 BWZ, 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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FT12 BWZ is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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