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LS12 YGZ

2012 Fiat 500 C

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,667 mi
Last recorded81,667 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 YGZ
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 81,667 miles

Central Front Lower stay bar worn

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2026 81,664 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower stay bar worn

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 77,386 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

both outer sills distorted

small chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Jan 2025 77,382 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak down pipe joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding outer pad slightly damaged / advise repair (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

both outer sills distorted

small chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Jan 2024 72,505 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess PARK BRAKE CABLE *OUTER* CORRODED AND BROKEN (1.1.15 (a))

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Fail 5 Jan 2024 72,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested ENGINE COOLING FAN INOPERATIVE***RISK OF OVERHEAT** (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed ENGINE COOLING FAN INOPERATIVE***RISK OF OVERHEAT*** (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING FROM COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURE CAP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BATTERY WARNING ILLUMINATED * POSSIBLE BATTERY AND OR CHARGING SYSTEM FAULT

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess PARK BRAKE CABLE *OUTER* CORRODED AND BROKEN (1.1.15 (a))

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Pass 5 Jan 2023 66,122 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 59,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Covers over Brake Pipes so unable to inspect.

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated on Box

Pass 30 Nov 2020 51,049 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under Trays fitted so limiting inspection of some items.

Fail 30 Nov 2020 51,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under Trays fitted so limiting inspection of some items.

Pass 22 May 2019 37,117 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 27,768 miles

front brake disc slight wearing and pads approx 3-4mm

Pass 25 May 2017 22,337 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle restricting full inspection

Fail 22 May 2017 22,309 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted under vehicle restricting full inspection

Pass 7 May 2016 15,993 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 12,143 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YGZ is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YGZ, 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 LS12 YGZ registered?

LS12 YGZ is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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