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HY12 NBD

2012 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,013 mi
Last recorded35,013 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 NBD
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 35,013 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 35,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre worn down to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2025 31,757 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 31,757 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 28,297 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 28,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 25,726 miles

rear axle corroded

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 22,921 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 19,891 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2020 17,510 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides lower coils. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to rear axle

Pass 20 Jun 2019 15,762 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 15,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear and NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak leaking from steam pipe at tank

Pass 14 Jun 2018 13,573 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 11,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 10,018 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 7,495 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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HY12 NBD is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NBD, 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 NBD is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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