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GB51 BUB

2012 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

36,927 mi
Last recorded36,927 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB51 BUB
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 36,927 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 36,150 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 36,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 35,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 35,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 34,653 miles

Front both shocks tops corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 33,072 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 31,742 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 29,580 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 29,580 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 27,980 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 27,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 25,295 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 25,295 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 22,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 17,941 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 17,941 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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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GB51 BUB is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GB51 BUB, 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 GB51 BUB registered?

GB51 BUB is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for GB51 BUB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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