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HY12 PYP

2012 Fiat 500 C

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,533 mi
Last recorded42,533 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 PYP
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 42,533 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 42,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 39,713 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 37,091 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 34,628 miles

o/s/r wheel buckled

Fail 13 Mar 2023 34,628 miles

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

o/s/r wheel buckled

Pass 21 Mar 2022 31,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 29,227 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished within the tread

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2020 27,660 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 38,087 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 24,782 miles

o/s/r wheel slightly distorted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 21,312 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre perished and deep cracks in treads

Pass 27 Mar 2017 17,488 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 14,654 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 14,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 10,742 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 PYP is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PYP, 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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What year was HY12 PYP registered?

HY12 PYP is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is HY12 PYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 PYP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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