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LN12 XWE

2012 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,223 mi
Last recorded105,223 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 XWE
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 105,223 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear not locking

sill dented

Fail 30 Mar 2026 105,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear not locking

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

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

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

sill dented

Pass 2 Apr 2025 99,054 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight movement in o/s/front suspension top mount

Pass 8 Apr 2024 91,700 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 2 Apr 2024 91,620 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to cndition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 31 Mar 2023 85,198 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 85,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 80,695 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 74,248 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 74,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 70,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 66,010 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 66,009 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 60,648 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 46,298 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 46,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 36,354 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 34,021 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2015 26,869 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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LN12 XWE is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 46,484 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 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN12 XWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LN12 XWE registered?

LN12 XWE is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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