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FW12 AWJ

2012 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,518 mi
Last recorded80,518 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 AWJ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 80,518 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 80,487 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2025 71,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 71,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 65,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner bald on edge

front flexi webbing damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2024 65,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak excessive leak. puddle of fluid round base of shock (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner bald on edge

front flexi webbing damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2023 58,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush seems to be slightly unbonded from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush seems to be slightly unbonded from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lowers starting to crack/perish (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 49,514 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bolding inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 42,904 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 38,974 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively + pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 33,496 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 28,659 miles

Boot lid catch deteriorated can not be open from outside

Pass 3 Jul 2017 23,234 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 16,987 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 12,505 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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FW12 AWJ is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FW12 AWJ, 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 FW12 AWJ registered?

FW12 AWJ is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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