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FY12 OPF

2012 Fiat 500 C

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,898 mi
Last recorded81,898 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 OPF
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 81,898 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2026 81,898 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 76,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 75,999 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 71,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 66,812 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 61,981 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 61,971 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 55,286 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 50,455 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 47,282 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 47,266 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 40,265 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,245 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 35,245 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 27,304 miles

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

all exhaust hangers heavy corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,319 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FY12 OPF is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Blue 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 FY12 OPF, 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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What year was FY12 OPF registered?

FY12 OPF is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is FY12 OPF safe to buy?

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