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MJ61 YBD

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,322 mi
Last recorded139,322 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 YBD
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 139,322 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 139,322 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 131,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper strut top bush / bearing assembly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose mounting corroded.

Offside Rear flexible brake hose mounting corroded.

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer connection corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2025 131,343 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear facing wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose mounting corroded.

Offside Rear flexible brake hose mounting corroded.

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer connection corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 123,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer loose internal baffle .

Fail 19 Aug 2024 123,097 miles

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

Front exhaust front flexi-section has clamp missing . system still secure.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer loose internal baffle .

Pass 26 Aug 2023 115,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 114,679 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 107,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 99,042 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 92,935 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 84,052 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Back-box corroded.

Fail 23 Jan 2019 84,052 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Back-box corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2017 74,090 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 74,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 61,951 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 50,083 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)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

offside outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2014 41,349 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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MJ61 YBD is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MJ61 YBD, 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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MJ61 YBD is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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