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J19 BSD

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,227 mi
Last recorded60,227 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 BSD
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 60,227 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside windscreen washer jet partially blocked

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

knocking noise detected within steering system

windscreen wipers slightly juddering

Pass 23 Jun 2025 57,114 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside windscreen washer partially blocked

slight knock from steering

windscreen wipers juddering

Pass 26 Jun 2024 53,564 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

front coil spring corroded

oil level low

rear spring corroded

slight play on n/s top mount

Pass 3 Jul 2023 49,629 miles

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

Nearside daytime running light not working

front wipers juddering

slight knock from steering

Fail 27 Jun 2023 49,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all tyres heavily perished

front wipers juddering

slight knock from steering

Pass 24 Jun 2022 45,811 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/n and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear spring corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2021 41,162 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 37,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear to middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in topmount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear subframe coroded

Spare tyre defective Flat

Pass 15 Nov 2019 35,126 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 30,835 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 30,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 26,503 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 23,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 23,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 16,922 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 16,922 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45R16 Continental (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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J19 BSD is a 2012 Fiat 500C 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 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 J19 BSD, 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 J19 BSD registered?

J19 BSD is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is J19 BSD safe to buy?

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