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HY12 MXE

2012 Fiat 500 C

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,778 mi
Last recorded21,778 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 MXE
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 21,778 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 21,748 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 21,748 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 21,730 miles

Emissions unable to be completed visually bad misfire and an extreme smell of fuel (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2021 14,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn/corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Moderate movement. Advise replacement soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre moderately perished between treads. Advise replacement soon

Pass 16 Jul 2020 7,841 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 4,275 miles

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 40,864 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 123 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 39,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 28,539 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2016 28,539 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 18,823 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre 1 in shoulder

both front brake discs rusty

both rear tyres getting low on tread

engine top cover fitted obscuring some components

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

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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HY12 MXE is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY12 MXE, 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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HY12 MXE is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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