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LS12 UPD

2012 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,144 mi
Last recorded47,144 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 UPD
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 47,144 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 46,001 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 45,996 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 44,593 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 44,593 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2023 42,773 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 41,349 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND OFFSIDE FRONT TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 39,366 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 38,105 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 38,105 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 33,876 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 31,032 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,094 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 22,931 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 22,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 15,291 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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LS12 UPD is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS12 UPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS12 UPD registered?

LS12 UPD is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is LS12 UPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS12 UPD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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