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FY12 OPB

2012 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,152 mi
Last recorded64,152 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 OPB
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 64,152 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 64,151 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 62,703 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 61,044 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 58,898 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 58,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 55,648 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking through the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 54,117 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 53,134 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/s and O/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 50,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 50,789 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 49,686 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 45,883 miles

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2018 45,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front brake pads 20% remaining (approx)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges, devoid of tread

Pass 22 Sep 2017 37,632 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 29,158 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 29,158 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced nearside front lower wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 21,795 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 21,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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FY12 OPB is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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 FY12 OPB, 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 FY12 OPB registered?

FY12 OPB is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is FY12 OPB safe to buy?

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