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ML12 MXV

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,736 mi
Last recorded65,736 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 MXV
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 65,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also cuts to sidewall outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 64,199 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 62,476 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 61,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 58,903 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

covers fitted to underbody components

nearside front day time running lights inoperative

Pass 24 Sep 2020 57,184 miles

covers fitted to underbody components

Pass 31 Aug 2019 54,772 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 54,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 51,399 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

light scratches n/s windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2017 48,304 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/f windscreen marked/scuffed

n/s/f wiper blade worn badly, smears screen slightly

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r handbrake cable outer casing cracked/split

Fail 23 Sep 2017 48,303 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush hanging out badly (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/f windscreen marked/scuffed

n/s/f wiper blade worn badly, smears screen slightly

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r handbrake cable outer casing cracked/split

Pass 7 Sep 2016 45,096 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 45,096 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,092 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 37,682 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre low and perished/cracking

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 37,682 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn

Nearside front tyre low and perished/cracking

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 MXV is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White 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 MXV, 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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ML12 MXV is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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