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FV12 OKJ

2012 Fiat 500 C

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,210 mi
Last recorded43,210 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 OKJ
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 43,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Box + Corroded Outer Skin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 43,210 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Box + Corroded Outer Skin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 37,620 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 32,321 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 32,318 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring saddle on axle corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring saddle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 27,117 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 23,461 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shockers corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 23,456 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shockers corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 20,649 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs have corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both front shock absorbers are corroded

middle exhaust silencer is starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Mar 2020 19,470 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 16,822 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 16,807 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides, disc inner faces very deteriorated due to corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 14,262 miles

Both rear tyres beginning to perish

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 10,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 8,723 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 6,878 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 6,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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FV12 OKJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FV12 OKJ, 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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FV12 OKJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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