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LB12 VHM

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,961 mi
Last recorded71,961 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 VHM
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 71,961 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 70,427 miles

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

oil leak under engine

Pass 18 Dec 2023 68,939 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on edges

slight oil and possible coolant leak under engine

Pass 12 Dec 2022 67,015 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 67,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 63,458 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 63,348 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 59,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 55,553 miles

Nearside Driving light inop

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn - just acceptable (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 51,337 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 51,332 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 44,986 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front and rear clamps (7.1.2)

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

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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LB12 VHM is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LB12 VHM, 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 LB12 VHM registered?

LB12 VHM is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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