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ML12 MKD

2012 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,882 mi
Last recorded70,882 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 MKD
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 70,882 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 70,882 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED conversion bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED conversion bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 69,112 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi-joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing in inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2023 64,694 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut Mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Mirror Cracked

Rear Exhaust slilencer is corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2023 64,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut Mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Mirror Cracked

Rear Exhaust slilencer is corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 56,040 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT BIND (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged SMALL DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 56,040 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT BIND (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged SMALL DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 50,108 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

exhaust clamps corroded

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 5 Aug 2020 45,611 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise rear silencer corroded/peeling.

Fail 29 Jul 2020 45,544 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise rear silencer corroded/peeling.

Pass 4 Jul 2019 40,734 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 34,834 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 33,543 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 26,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 7 Jan 2016 20,725 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 15,135 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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ML12 MKD is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML12 MKD, 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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What year was ML12 MKD registered?

ML12 MKD is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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