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M500 EFG

2012 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,981 mi
Last recorded53,981 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 EFG
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 53,981 miles

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

rear boot lock not opening

Fail 18 Aug 2025 53,981 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear boot lock not opening

Pass 30 Oct 2024 50,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre measured at just 2mm 195/45r16-84v (5.2.3 (e))

both sides front suspension struts very corroded

rear axle very corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2024 50,830 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached no clamp fitted to rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre measured at just 2mm 195/45r16-84v (5.2.3 (e))

both sides front suspension struts very corroded

rear axle very corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 45,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 45,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine mounting excessively loose gearbox mounting loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front tyre cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre 2mm inner & outer edge thin & cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

offside front top mount corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 40,383 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 40,383 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 36,350 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 35,476 miles

Exhaust flexi section mesh coming adrift.

Nearside Front Tyre cracking with age.

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 34,927 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 34,356 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 32,659 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,015 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 21,946 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on edges slightly

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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M500 EFG is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Blue 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 M500 EFG, 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 M500 EFG registered?

M500 EFG is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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