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GU12 UZS

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,029 mi
Last recorded89,029 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 UZS
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 89,029 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 88,855 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 74,420 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2024 74,420 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Aug 2024 73,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 64,768 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 64,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 59,520 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 59,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 55,049 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 51,868 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 51,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 47,329 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 40,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2018 40,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 34,147 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 28,905 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 22,412 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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GU12 UZS is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GU12 UZS, 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 GU12 UZS registered?

GU12 UZS is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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