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MA12 ZGF

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,595 mi
Last recorded129,595 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 ZGF
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 129,595 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 127,540 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 127,537 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box and flexy pipe potentially. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 124,893 miles

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

Nearside mirror assembly damaged

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 119,514 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 94,320 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 94,318 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 74,821 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 74,821 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 54,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2020 54,556 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush split from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted N/S/R (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2019 38,970 miles

three high level stop light bulbs not working

Fail 27 Feb 2019 38,970 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

three high level stop light bulbs not working

Pass 14 Feb 2018 27,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 25,281 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,135 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 17,588 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 ZGF is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ZGF, 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 ZGF registered?

MA12 ZGF is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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