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L222 EJP

2012 Fiat 500C

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,995 mi
Last recorded65,995 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 EJP
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 65,995 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 58,449 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 50,194 miles

Nearside Front Top suspension mount has slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2023 47,010 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 46,928 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 43,688 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front inner cv boots slightly leaking grease

Pass 27 Jan 2021 40,449 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 37,686 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease

Fail 9 Jan 2020 37,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 8 Jan 2019 32,896 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front tyres wearing on inner treads

n/s/f inner cv boot slight leak of grease

Pass 10 Jan 2018 28,470 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 24,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 19,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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L222 EJP is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L222 EJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L222 EJP registered?

L222 EJP is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is L222 EJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L222 EJP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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