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J700 SEM

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,043 mi
Last recorded71,043 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 SEM
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 71,043 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 71,043 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Parking Brake Cable (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Daytime Running Bulb Not Working

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 69,360 miles

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

Gearbox Stabilizer Bush Worn

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 67,879 miles

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

Offside Front Strut Top Mounting Worn/Noisy

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 66,576 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 65,117 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 65,117 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 64,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 64,196 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,803 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside slight lagging (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 43,045 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 26,745 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 20,625 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 16,339 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 14,554 miles

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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J700 SEM is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J700 SEM, 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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J700 SEM is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is J700 SEM safe to buy?

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