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HJ12 JZV

2012 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,228 mi
Last recorded30,228 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 JZV
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 30,228 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 30,108 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 29,719 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 29,718 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2023 29,051 miles

both front suspension strut top securing nuts heavily corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 28,227 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 26,961 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 25,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also top retaining plates corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine sway bar worn

Fail 21 Apr 2020 25,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also top retaining plates corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine sway bar worn

Pass 3 May 2019 23,830 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 20,365 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 17,394 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 13,924 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 13,924 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 10,583 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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HJ12 JZV is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 46,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ12 JZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ12 JZV registered?

HJ12 JZV is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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