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LJ12 APV

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,808 mi
Last recorded27,808 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 APV
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 27,808 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 27,571 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 27,745 miles

coolant bottle leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2024 26,222 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 25,146 miles

Nearside 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 4 Jul 2022 24,012 miles

Nearside 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 6 Jul 2021 22,773 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 22,773 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 21,760 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 21,759 miles

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

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 2 Apr 2019 20,005 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 18,400 miles

Central Front Exhaust hanger bracket weakened by corrosion close to flexi joint.

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc outer edge reduced by corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc outer edge reduced by corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 17,005 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 16,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 15,326 miles

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Under vehicle trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 13,791 miles

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

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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LJ12 APV is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LJ12 APV, 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 LJ12 APV registered?

LJ12 APV is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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