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LY12 KJN

2012 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,595 mi
Last recorded82,595 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 KJN
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 82,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 81,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 78,602 miles

Offside Front Headlight bracket broken but still secure

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 77,518 miles

Offside Front Headlight bracket deteriorated but still secure

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 71,864 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 71,852 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 69,289 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 65,046 miles

Front advise pads very low

Nearside Front advise tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 28 Jun 2019 65,046 miles

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

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

Front advise pads very low

Nearside Front advise tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 30 May 2018 54,175 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 44,774 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroding slightly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,961 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 28,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 KJN is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJN, 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 KJN registered?

LY12 KJN is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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