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HV12 UMW

2012 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,712 mi
Last recorded94,712 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 UMW
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 94,712 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 91,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 80,677 miles

Both Front and Rear body wing slightly damaged

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2023 80,675 miles

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

Both Front and Rear body wing slightly damaged

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 May 2022 74,471 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 74,471 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 69,910 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 65,860 miles

front and rear number plates delaminating

Pass 4 Jun 2019 60,274 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 57,261 miles

Exhaust back box outer shell corroded

Rear Both handbrake cable outer casings split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 50,482 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 44,015 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 27,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HV12 UMW is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV12 UMW, 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 HV12 UMW registered?

HV12 UMW is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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