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FV61 HOJ

2012 Fiat 500C

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,685 mi
Last recorded71,685 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 HOJ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 71,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 68,682 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough nearside and offside top mount bearings (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 63,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 58,635 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 58,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 51,541 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 46,449 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 46,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 38,685 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 38,684 miles

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 25,695 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Jan 2017 24,207 miles

Rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2016 22,930 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 22,592 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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FV61 HOJ is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FV61 HOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV61 HOJ registered?

FV61 HOJ is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is FV61 HOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 HOJ 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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