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HG12 CVT

2012 Fiat 500C

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,673 mi
Last recorded68,673 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 CVT
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 68,673 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 68,671 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 65,427 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 65,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 61,253 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2024 61,249 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Into caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2023 54,587 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 46,005 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST CLAMP IS BROKEN

Pass 4 Mar 2021 40,183 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE'S AT BASE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 40,183 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE'S AT BASE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 34,163 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 34,163 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 29,932 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 28,199 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 23,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 20,252 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 20,183 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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HG12 CVT is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Grey 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 HG12 CVT, 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 HG12 CVT registered?

HG12 CVT is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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