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LM12 SWW

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,840 mi
Last recorded34,840 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 34,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded - no exhaust gas leak

Pass 11 Apr 2025 34,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint has minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

hill hold warning lamp illuminated

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2025 34,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FR susp. lower arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint has minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

hill hold warning lamp illuminated

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2024 31,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow - middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2023 29,872 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 25,747 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 21,593 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2020 19,882 miles

Exhaust In Poor Condition - Complete System

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 17,963 miles

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2019 17,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 16,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 13,565 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 6,207 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 4,856 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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LM12 SWW is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LM12 SWW, 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 LM12 SWW registered?

LM12 SWW is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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