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GF12 LHE

2012 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,006 mi
Last recorded128,006 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 LHE
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 128,006 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 126,147 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 126,147 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 123,805 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 121,373 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 119,132 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 116,201 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 65,033 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2019 60,023 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has slight corrosion on casing

Fail 12 Feb 2019 60,021 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber has slight corrosion on casing

Fail 28 Jan 2019 59,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,217 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing osf (2.7.2a)

nsf wheel arch cover missing

Fail 6 Feb 2018 55,217 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak nsf (2.7.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsf (4.1.D.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing osf (2.7.2a)

nsf wheel arch cover missing

osr tyre nail

Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,102 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 44,612 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 44,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 30,846 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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GF12 LHE is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF12 LHE, 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 LHE registered?

GF12 LHE is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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