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LT12 OBW

2012 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,014 mi
Last recorded106,014 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 OBW
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 106,014 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 103,382 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 103,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 92,251 miles

Windscreen cracked all the way across the bottom but out of the drivers view

Fail 25 Jun 2024 92,249 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen cracked all the way across the bottom but out of the drivers view

Pass 5 Jul 2023 83,147 miles

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

Nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked all the way across bottom edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 72,640 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 54,261 miles

Both front brake discs worn / corroded on the inner braking surfaces

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting slightly worn and noisy on lock to lock movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 54,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm void of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs worn / corroded on the inner braking surfaces

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting slightly worn and noisy on lock to lock movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 47,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 47,458 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 36,376 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 32,683 miles

both front tyres cutting out on edges x low

Pass 29 Oct 2016 26,798 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 26,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 21,866 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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LT12 OBW is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Black 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 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 LT12 OBW, 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.

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What year was LT12 OBW registered?

LT12 OBW is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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