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MA04 ZAO

2012 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,335 mi
Last recorded75,335 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 ZAO
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 75,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 68,869 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 63,861 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 60,603 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage from driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 56,046 miles

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

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive Shaft Oil Seal Slightly Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 56,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive Shaft Oil Seal Slightly Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 50,745 miles

Brake fluid will need changing next year

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust clamp corroded, corrosion to exhaust hangers. Front exhaust bracket split but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal partly perished

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

Nearside Front Upper Top strut mounting - play detected when suspended, no play when wheels on deck

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 50,745 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached excessive play (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid will need changing next year

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust clamp corroded, corrosion to exhaust hangers. Front exhaust bracket split but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal partly perished

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

Nearside Front Upper Top strut mounting - play detected when suspended, no play when wheels on deck

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 46,740 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight movement at upper attachment

Pass 3 Jun 2019 42,768 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 37,922 miles

Front tyres worn slight on inside edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 May 2017 33,186 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 29,085 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 24,943 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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MA04 ZAO is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MA04 ZAO, 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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MA04 ZAO is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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