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GY12 JFU

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,412 mi
Last recorded126,412 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 JFU
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 126,412 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test empty tax holder and mirror danglies ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted just acceptable (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded heavily (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted just acceptable (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 126,412 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test empty tax holder and mirror danglies ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted just acceptable (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded heavily (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted just acceptable (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 115,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from rear view mirror ()

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded. Rear exhaust clamp missing

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 115,418 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer clamp missing and front pipe clamp deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated - outer skin

Pass 27 Oct 2023 103,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires low on tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 94,183 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount corroded

Offside Front Upper suspension mount corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2022 94,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount corroded

Offside Front Upper suspension mount corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 84,322 miles

Offside Front door handle broken (still able to open door to gain access

Pass 3 Oct 2020 75,063 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 61,204 miles

Exhaust corroded & heavily deteriorated

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

Offside Front Outer C.V gaiter seeping grease

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking / Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 51,319 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air-freshener from mirror ()

Nearside Front outer door handle loose

Rear both tyres perished on sidewalls

boot jammed full of stuff (hard to get to VIN plate under carpet)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,608 miles

exhaust tail box slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 28,909 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,557 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 22,557 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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GY12 JFU is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GY12 JFU, 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 GY12 JFU registered?

GY12 JFU is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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