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KY12 JOH

2012 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,817 mi
Last recorded80,817 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 JOH
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 80,817 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2025 80,814 miles

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

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 75,241 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2024 75,238 miles

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 70,872 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordence with the sidewall instructions (inside facing outside)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Pass 26 Sep 2022 66,829 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside front tyre perished

Fail 26 Sep 2022 66,829 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 16 Sep 2021 61,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box delaminated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 58,705 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 54,194 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 48,304 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rearbox corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 41,106 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 34,284 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 34,284 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,108 miles

Driver's outer door handle faulty

Items removed from driver's view of the road ( eg. mirror hangers, sat nav/phone holder)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,525 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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KY12 JOH is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Blue 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 KY12 JOH, 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 KY12 JOH registered?

KY12 JOH is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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