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LT12 HVU

2012 Fiat 500 C

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,637 mi
Last recorded103,637 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 HVU
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 103,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 103,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 99,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 95,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 95,776 miles

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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 95,189 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 94,354 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 93,297 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 93,297 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 91,840 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 81,275 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 3 Mar 2018 69,184 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 55,819 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 55,819 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 42,456 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 42,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 30,229 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

childseat fitted to offside rear safety belt

various small cuts in offside rear tyre tread

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 HVU is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HVU, 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 LT12 HVU registered?

LT12 HVU is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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