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HY12 RBF

2012 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,304 mi
Last recorded45,304 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 RBF
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 45,304 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

rear coil springs corroded

rear shocks corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2026 45,304 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

rear coil springs corroded

rear shocks corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2025 42,104 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 39,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged, but functional

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 37,460 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 34,603 miles

rear silencer starting to corrode

Fail 29 Mar 2022 34,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread split and perished bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 30 Mar 2021 32,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 30,013 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,964 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 26,964 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 23,872 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 21,992 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 21,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 19,397 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 15,838 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 RBF is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc 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 RBF, 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 RBF is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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