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LC12 DVP

2012 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

54,280 mi
Last recorded54,280 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 DVP
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 54,280 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 54,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 54,247 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps O/S & N/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 53,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (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 Worn inner edge - just acceptable (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 53,935 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (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 Worn inner edge - just acceptable (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 49,224 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 44,373 miles

Nearside Front Slight movement in strut top mount

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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 3 Jun 2020 41,041 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 41,041 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 38,222 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 38,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 35,301 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 35,301 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 32,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 8 Jun 2017 32,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 24 May 2016 26,967 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 17,477 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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LC12 DVP is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LC12 DVP, 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 LC12 DVP registered?

LC12 DVP is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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