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HG62 CEA

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,002 mi
Last recorded91,002 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 CEA
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 91,002 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX/JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT BEARING BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 91,000 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX/JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT BEARING BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 87,196 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 87,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 84,956 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 84,956 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 81,067 miles

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))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 81,067 miles

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

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))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 72,676 miles

Nearside front tyre tread getting low : 3mm

Nearside rear tyre perished and tread low : 2mm

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall and tread getting low : 3mm

Offside rear tyre perished and tread getting low : 3mm

Fail 27 Jan 2021 72,675 miles

Boot lid corroded and likely to cause injury Offside boot hinge corroded/weld broken away and boot lid insecure when open - Secure when closed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside front tyre tread getting low : 3mm

Nearside rear tyre perished and tread low : 2mm

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall and tread getting low : 3mm

Offside rear tyre perished and tread getting low : 3mm

Pass 8 Jan 2020 69,047 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 69,047 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 57,960 miles

Front Tyres inner edge worn

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2018 57,960 miles

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyres inner edge worn

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2017 51,631 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 51,631 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 46,607 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 36,570 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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HG62 CEA 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 55.6%.

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 HG62 CEA, 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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HG62 CEA is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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