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L500 MUT

2012 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,102 mi
Last recorded64,102 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 MUT
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 64,102 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 57,546 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 53,545 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 53,545 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 46,264 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 37,848 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 37,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe clamp missing

Fail 29 Jul 2021 37,306 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe clamp missing

Pass 7 Jul 2020 36,044 miles

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 34,907 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 34,088 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2017 33,394 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2016 31,891 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,554 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking

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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L500 MUT is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 L500 MUT, 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 L500 MUT registered?

L500 MUT is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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The MOT history for L500 MUT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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