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LIL 545

2012 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,786 mi
Last recorded74,786 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 545
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 74,786 miles

centre exhaust silencer slight leak and breaking apart inside

Pass 5 Mar 2025 70,342 miles

both front tyres have cuts / splits on inner side walls

minor leaks on exhaust

off side front shock absorber signs of a leak

Pass 6 Mar 2024 66,159 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 66,158 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning also slight flicker (4.3.1 (a) (i))

sign of exhaust leak around flexi section

Pass 4 Mar 2023 61,831 miles

Offside Front 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 2 Mar 2022 57,090 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 52,322 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 48,839 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 48,766 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 47,955 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,878 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 46,878 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 41,484 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 36,071 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 30,636 miles

slight coolant leak at header tank

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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LIL 545 is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LIL 545, 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 LIL 545 registered?

LIL 545 is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is LIL 545 safe to buy?

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