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MJ12 ZXZ

2012 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,090 mi
Last recorded90,090 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 ZXZ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 90,090 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 89,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bump Stop detached from vehicle but retained within spring

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 84,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear bump stop loose inside rear coil spring.

Fail 17 Nov 2023 84,410 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear bump stop loose inside rear coil spring.

Pass 28 Nov 2022 78,137 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 73,303 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021 73,289 miles

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 from the joints (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 70,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 69,980 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bearing and top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 63,078 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front DRL inop

Pass 22 Jun 2018 53,649 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak, unable to see if continuous leak due to under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front sidelight unit slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox/n.s drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 42,696 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,301 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 33,301 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' obstruction hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working stop light inop (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 24,378 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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MJ12 ZXZ is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MJ12 ZXZ, 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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MJ12 ZXZ is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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