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MK12 EYO

2012 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,543 mi
Last recorded73,543 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 EYO
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 73,543 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 69,642 miles

Nearside front shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

Offside rear wheel arch damaged but no sharp exposed edges

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2024 69,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Manual adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside front shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside rear wheel arch damaged but no sharp exposed edges

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2023 65,253 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 26 May 2022 64,267 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 61,676 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 61,674 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 56,921 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 49,462 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 41,255 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 41,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 38,539 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 38,539 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSR (1.4.A.2f)

OSF outer door handle deteriorating.

Slight corrosion at front brake disc surfaces.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 35,537 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSR (1.4.A.2f)

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

Sligh corrosion at inner faces of front brake discs.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 35,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSR (1.4.A.2f)

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

Sligh corrosion at inner faces of front brake discs.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,356 miles

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

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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MK12 EYO is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MK12 EYO, 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 MK12 EYO registered?

MK12 EYO is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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