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LT12 HVR

2012 Fiat 500 C

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,591 mi
Last recorded63,591 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 HVR
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 63,591 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

engine cover & under tray fitted

rear axel corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2025 63,591 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

engine cover & under tray fitted

rear axel corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 62,564 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 61,847 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 57,225 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 57,195 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 53,258 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 53,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 50,425 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 50,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2019 47,785 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 43,666 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 41,347 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 31,471 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 25,706 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 4 Feb 2016 25,706 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 19 Feb 2015 21,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2015 21,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

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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LT12 HVR 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 66.7%.

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 LT12 HVR, 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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LT12 HVR is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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