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MK12 NKR

2012 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,517 mi
Last recorded55,517 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 NKR
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 55,517 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 55,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 50,455 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 47,198 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 40,965 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))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 40,965 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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 24 Sep 2022 37,484 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

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

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

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded, system still supported

Pass 25 Sep 2021 32,677 miles

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

Offside Front day time running lamp not working

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded exhaust still supported

center stop light not working

coolant low

Fail 18 Sep 2021 32,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front day time running lamp not working

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded exhaust still supported

center stop light not working

coolant low

Pass 24 Sep 2020 29,749 miles

Front brake discs corroding on edges

center stop light in op

Fail 24 Sep 2020 29,747 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroding on edges

center stop light in op

Pass 25 Sep 2019 26,388 miles

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

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))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 26,385 miles

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))

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

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 25 Sep 2018 22,063 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 19,430 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 16,602 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Offside Front tyre wearing

exhaust manifold has minor blow of exhaust gases

Pass 29 Apr 2015 14,012 miles

nsr handbrake outer casing split but still working ok

Fail 28 Apr 2015 14,012 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr handbrake outer casing split but still working ok

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 NKR is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK12 NKR registered?

MK12 NKR is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is MK12 NKR safe to buy?

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