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MK12 WRO

2012 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,529 mi
Last recorded137,529 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 WRO
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 137,529 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 130,431 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 130,431 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 124,868 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 120,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 120,499 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 114,599 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded as marked. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded as marked. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake has excess travel

rear exhaust joint has split and has slight blow.

Fail 5 Apr 2022 114,599 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded as marked. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded as marked. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake has excess travel

rear exhaust joint has split and has slight blow.

Pass 27 Mar 2021 108,573 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box casing deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2021 108,573 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box casing deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2020 104,009 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 21 Mar 2020 104,009 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 99,095 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded and adrift

Fail 21 Mar 2019 99,049 miles

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded and adrift

Pass 27 Mar 2018 91,549 miles

Nearside Front c.v.boot has pin hole

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2018 91,545 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front c.v.boot has pin hole

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2017 74,191 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust slightly corried

Fail 28 Mar 2017 74,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin one sides more than the other (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake lower than ns/r (3.7.B.5b)

Triangle warning light on dash

back box outer skin roting away

Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,051 miles

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

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 57,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,223 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 42,223 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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MK12 WRO is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MK12 WRO, 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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MK12 WRO is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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