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MA12 RVN

2012 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,357 mi
Last recorded91,357 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 RVN
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 91,357 miles

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

OSF fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front exhaust pipe flexi deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2025 91,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

OSF fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm tread & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front exhaust pipe flexi deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2024 87,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 82,535 miles

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

Offside number plate light lens missing

Fail 17 Feb 2023 82,533 miles

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

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

Offside number plate light lens missing

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 76,387 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 76,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 72,511 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 69,145 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 69,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing rough when turned lock to lock

Pass 29 May 2019 63,584 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 63,315 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 55,392 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 55,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,769 miles

Exhaust rear section outer cover corroded

Offside Front Door handle cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2016 34,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin a.s. a. p (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 34,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,493 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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MA12 RVN is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MA12 RVN, 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 MA12 RVN registered?

MA12 RVN is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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