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J1 FES

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,212 mi
Last recorded31,212 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 FES
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 31,212 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 30,646 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 28,534 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 24,197 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 21,942 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 21,126 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 21,126 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 19,934 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front cut in side wall,

Fail 10 Jul 2020 19,933 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front cut in side wall,

Pass 11 Jun 2019 18,940 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 17,294 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 14,073 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 11,578 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damage

Pass 19 Jun 2015 9,097 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged

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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J1 FES is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J1 FES, 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 J1 FES registered?

J1 FES is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is J1 FES safe to buy?

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