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LV12 LWC

2012 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,214 mi
Last recorded32,214 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 LWC
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 32,214 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 31,775 miles

Auxiliary belt perished.

Fail 17 Mar 2025 31,774 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Auxiliary belt perished.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 30,187 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 27,945 miles

Header tank leaking.

Fail 17 Mar 2023 27,945 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Header tank leaking.

Pass 8 Nov 2021 25,686 miles

Coolant leak @expansion tank ()

Fail 8 Nov 2021 25,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak @expansion tank ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 23,561 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 20,488 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 20,488 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 18,872 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 17,388 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 17,388 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 12,887 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 7,759 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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LV12 LWC 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 LV12 LWC, 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 LV12 LWC registered?

LV12 LWC is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is LV12 LWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 LWC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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