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LO12 AOS

2012 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,031 mi
Last recorded117,031 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 AOS
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 117,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2025 116,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking from flexi and join to backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 103,181 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 99,031 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 95,282 miles

Engine oil & coolant on min mark

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside & cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 88,636 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 88,614 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Wiring appears to be damaged (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 82,824 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 82,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 76,873 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 70,483 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 70,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 60,351 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 60,351 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 44,330 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 30,732 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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LO12 AOS is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LO12 AOS, 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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LO12 AOS is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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