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MF12 FSC

2012 Fiat 500 C

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,377 mi
Last recorded58,377 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 FSC
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2023 58,377 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 49,016 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 44,072 miles

note: engine sump & gearbox bottom area oily.

Fail 21 Jun 2021 44,070 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

front brakes disc's corroded inner side.

nearside & offside front tyres on 3.mm tread depth & excessively bold on edges.

note: engine sump & gearbox bottom area oily.

offside front driveshaft boot small damage & leaking.

Pass 25 Jul 2020 37,911 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 33,341 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 33,341 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 29,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also damaged outer wall & low tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measures 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also low tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measures 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 26,368 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 26,366 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

tail gate handle sized

Pass 19 Feb 2016 22,251 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 22,251 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 18,362 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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MF12 FSC is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 46,484 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 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF12 FSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MF12 FSC registered?

MF12 FSC is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is MF12 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 FSC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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