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LS12 UTZ

2012 Fiat 500 C

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,664 mi
Last recorded93,664 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 UTZ
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 93,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp unit loose.

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 93,664 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Coolant level below minimum.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp unit loose.

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 88,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush split and breaking away. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper strut mount worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder worn thin, cords likely to be exposed very soon. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush split and breaking away. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper strut mount worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wearing thin. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 88,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush split and breaking away. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper strut mount worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder worn thin, cords likely to be exposed very soon. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush split and breaking away. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper strut mount worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wearing thin. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 81,663 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 81,663 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 73,758 miles

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Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severe cracking to both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 67,230 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))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 61,832 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 61,832 miles

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

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

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

bootled cant oppen

Pass 22 Aug 2019 48,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 48,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 34,602 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 34,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 25,909 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 19,754 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 19,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Jul 2015 14,190 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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LS12 UTZ is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LS12 UTZ, 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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LS12 UTZ is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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