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MA62 ZAC

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,237 mi
Last recorded133,237 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 ZAC
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 133,237 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Instrument cluster display affected by lights operation

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill areas (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 133,235 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Instrument cluster display affected by operation of directional indicators

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 133,215 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play NSF AND OSF , BOTH HAVE MOVEMENT AND ARE BINDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BELOW LIMIT AND EDGE HEAVILY WORN AWAY (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR AND OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALMOST AT LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 132,908 miles

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

NSF AND OSF TOP MOUNTINGS SLIGHTLY STIFF

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 126,797 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 126,797 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 116,722 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 116,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 107,197 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front shock absorber corroded

offside front shock absorber corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2021 107,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside front shock absorber corroded

nearside rear park brake cable deteriorated/outer sleeve split

offside front shock absorber corroded

offside rear park brake cable deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 102,115 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 102,112 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing siezed (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))

gearbox noisy

both outer door handles insecure, but functioning

clutch slipping

offside front day running light inoperative

Pass 16 Aug 2019 92,948 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 92,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 77,095 miles

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

drivers outer door handle damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2017 66,580 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 45,603 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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MA62 ZAC 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 58.8%.

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 MA62 ZAC, 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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MA62 ZAC is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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