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LV12 MGE

2012 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,664 mi
Last recorded49,664 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 MGE
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 49,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear number plate light dull

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 49,664 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm and worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear number plate light dull

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 46,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front drl not working

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 4 Oct 2023 38,660 miles

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2023 38,660 miles

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

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 34,554 miles

Rear exhaust silencer is very corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 31,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 31,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 28,598 miles

Off side rear lamp cluster damaged

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2020 28,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Off side rear lamp cluster damaged

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2019 26,121 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 22,519 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 19,056 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 12,602 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 10,063 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 MGE is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MGE, 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 MGE registered?

LV12 MGE is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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