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LY12 DYS

2012 Fiat 500C

Grey Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,230 mi
Last recorded76,230 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 DYS
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 76,230 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 76,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 70,907 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 70,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 67,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Poor condition - Replace Asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 67,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Poor condition - Replace Asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 65,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 61,715 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 61,709 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 57,822 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2019 63,461 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2018 45,185 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2018 45,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Coolant level low reservoir bottle looks like has been leaking

Engine cover fitted

Nearside front tyre 3mm worn on inner edge 185/55/15

Offside front tyre 3mm worn SERIOUSLY on inner edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,642 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Front brake discs worn with a lip

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 19,216 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 12,898 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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LY12 DYS is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Grey 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 LY12 DYS, 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 LY12 DYS registered?

LY12 DYS is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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