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HW12 HZU

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,790 mi
Last recorded134,790 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 HZU
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 134,790 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 130,488 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 113,775 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 113,775 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 97,957 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 85,121 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 85,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted Large flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess inner shoulder wear Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 76,140 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 76,140 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 64,725 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 64,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 54,680 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 54,680 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 42,422 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 42,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,686 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 34,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 21,019 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 18,369 miles

Offside Front 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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HW12 HZU is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HW12 HZU, 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 HW12 HZU registered?

HW12 HZU is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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