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GIL 5301

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,865 mi
Last recorded49,865 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 5301
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 49,865 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 47,051 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 44,035 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 44,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2023 40,224 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 35,073 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 30,936 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 27,711 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 27,711 miles

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

Nearside Front daylight running light missing

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 25,866 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 24,603 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 24,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 19,610 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both wipers deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2016 19,610 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wipers deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2015 15,089 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 14,780 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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GIL 5301 is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GIL 5301, 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 GIL 5301 registered?

GIL 5301 is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is GIL 5301 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 5301 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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