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GF12 EFT

2012 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,398 mi
Last recorded47,398 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 EFT
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 47,398 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak

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

Pass 23 May 2025 45,547 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 45,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 42,930 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 42,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner and outer edge(cords or ply not exposed)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge/cracked on inner and outer edge/185/55/15

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meet the legal limit/badly cracked on inner and outer edge(cords or ply not exposed)/185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front wipers smearing

Fail 23 Nov 2023 42,230 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner and outer edge(cords or ply not exposed)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge/cracked on inner and outer edge/185/55/15

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meet the legal limit/badly cracked on inner and outer edge(cords or ply not exposed)/185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front wipers smearing

Pass 24 Nov 2022 40,081 miles

temporary petrol cap fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2021 37,806 miles

Temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2021 37,806 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 36,341 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 35,056 miles

Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

signs of oil leaks around engine

slight blow from front exhaust clamp

Pass 25 May 2018 31,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 27,847 miles

minor exhaust leak from front section

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

Pass 29 Apr 2016 26,791 miles

minor damage to windscreen

o/s/f tyre becoming worn 3mm

Pass 21 May 2015 23,817 miles

o/s/f tyre becoming worn (3mm)

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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GF12 EFT is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Blue 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 GF12 EFT, 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 GF12 EFT registered?

GF12 EFT is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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