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LP12 YYC

2012 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,907 mi
Last recorded175,907 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 YYC
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 175,907 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 175,907 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 158,977 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 158,977 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 142,500 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 125,986 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 107,479 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 93,705 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 74,431 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))

Nearside Front slight play in suspension top mount

Fail 31 Jul 2019 74,431 miles

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

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))

Nearside Front slight play in suspension top mount

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 63,952 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,084 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 54,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 42,421 miles

front tyres worn edges

Pass 27 Jul 2015 28,653 miles

Coolant leak

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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LP12 YYC is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LP12 YYC, 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 LP12 YYC registered?

LP12 YYC is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is LP12 YYC safe to buy?

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