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HV12 XFZ

2012 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,596 mi
Last recorded64,596 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 XFZ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 64,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber casing corroded and pitted at top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle assembly corroded by both lower spring platforms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 62,323 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing strut casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle assembly starting to corroded on lower spring platforms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 60,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front movement in top of strut mounting when jacked

Pass 4 Jan 2023 57,062 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 57,062 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 54,249 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 51,403 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 51,401 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 46,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides discs heavily corrorded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides at top of shock absorber casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in upper strut top mounting

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,530 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 40,186 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, surfaces heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges smooth and 1.7mm across centre (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak gearbox area? ()

Rear Both tyres starting to perish/crack

Pass 8 Jul 2016 37,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 34,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XFZ is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 875cc 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 XFZ, 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 XFZ registered?

HV12 XFZ is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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