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LM12 GJF

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,762 mi
Last recorded88,762 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 GJF
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 88,762 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 88,762 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 84,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 84,508 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 84,496 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 77,977 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 77,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 70,464 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush is partially unbonded

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox - possible driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

centre to rear exhaust join clamp is corroded through - exhaust is secure

n/s/f , o/s/f and o/s/r tyres are 3-4mm

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded and coming away

Fail 11 Apr 2023 70,464 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush is partially unbonded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and has a flat spot on legal limit of 1.6mm - rest of tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox - possible driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

centre to rear exhaust join clamp is corroded through - exhaust is secure

n/s/f , o/s/f and o/s/r tyres are 3-4mm

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded and coming away

Pass 29 Mar 2022 56,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush starting to unbond

Nearside Rear tyre 3-4mm

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

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

boot only opens with button on key

centre to rear exhaust join clamp partially corroded through

exhaust flexi section slightly damaged

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded and coming away

Fail 29 Mar 2022 56,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush starting to unbond

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges - rest of tread 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre 3-4mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges - rest of tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

boot only opens with button on key

centre to rear exhaust join clamp partially corroded through

exhaust flexi section slightly damaged

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded and coming away

Pass 9 Apr 2021 49,510 miles

Flexi section of exhaust damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light has 6 out of 12 LED's not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 49,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached arm rear bush almost fully unbonded from suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Flexi section of exhaust damaged

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Almost through to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light has 6 out of 12 LED's not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 46,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tail silencer corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 46,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tail silencer corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 39,008 miles

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

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush partially unbonded

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 6 out of 12 in high level brakelight not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on very outer edge - rest of tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded/poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2018 30,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3mm, is slightly stress cracked and has minor cut to tread (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 out of 12 in high level brakelight not working (1.2.1b)

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 30,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3mm, is slightly stress cracked and has minor cut to tread (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 out of 12 in high level brakelight not working (1.2.1b)

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 21,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on very edges - also is slightly stress cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre valve stem stress cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in centre, 3mm on edges and is slightly stress cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre 3-4mm and worn on very inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has cut to tread but not deep enough to reach cords and less than 25mm in length - also is slightly stress cracked

Outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroding

slight gearbox oil leak from selector seal

slight lip to front brake discs

Pass 7 Apr 2016 13,632 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 12,089 miles

gear oil leak

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

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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LM12 GJF is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LM12 GJF, 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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LM12 GJF is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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