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LX12 OUA

2012 Fiat 500C

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,456 mi
Last recorded89,456 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 OUA
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 89,456 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam and spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 89,456 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam and spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 87,944 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 87,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 83,328 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 77,359 miles

Front Exhaust Flexible Pipe In Poor Condition

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Badly cracking/perishing and has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Badly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 77,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust Flexible Pipe In Poor Condition

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Badly cracking/perishing and has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Badly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 72,180 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2021 70,206 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 68,652 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 62,504 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 62,504 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,143 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 47,076 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 36,238 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 24,141 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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LX12 OUA is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX12 OUA, 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 LX12 OUA registered?

LX12 OUA is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is LX12 OUA safe to buy?

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