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MO06 ZZY

2012 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,073 mi
Last recorded74,073 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO06 ZZY
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 74,073 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn slight side play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened resulting side play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavy corroded - double skin (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 69,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box secondary skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 66,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (second skin) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides - split upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 66,102 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (second skin) (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever travel requirements just met. The brake system appears to need adjustment or repair

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides - split upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 60,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system rusty & rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2022 60,829 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system rusty & rear silencer in poor condition

front wiper blade ends split

Pass 23 Feb 2021 55,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavy perishing/slits to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust system rusty,rear silencer in poor condition & mid/rear joining clamp missing

Pass 13 Mar 2020 51,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system corroded & rear silencer in poor condition.steering rack slightly noisy when rocked on load,nsf shock absorber gaiter split/dropped.

front brake pads getting low.

Fail 13 Mar 2020 51,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded & rear silencer in poor condition.steering rack slightly noisy when rocked on load,nsf shock absorber gaiter split/dropped.

front brake pad wear uneven across the axle

Pass 8 Mar 2019 47,270 miles

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,fuel cap lanyard broken.mixed tyre brands fitted,front brake hoses part shrouded,osf tyre wearing on inner edge

steering rack slightly noisy when rocked on load & slight play in os inner rack joint.exhaust system corroded & rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,836 miles

TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

inner rear wheel arches covered,front wiper blades slightly streaking & slight split in nsf blade,fuel cap lanyard broken,front strut inner wing top mounting plates rusty.

osr tyre odd brand,exhaust system & steel hangers/brackets corroded,front pipe hanger bracket corroded & fracturedbut system still supported,rear silencer in poor condition.front brake hoses part shrouded.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 33,923 miles

Nearside Front Mc Pherson Strut has a light misting of oil

Rear box of Exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 26,801 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 26,799 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front both tyres wearing inner edge

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 20,735 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 20,735 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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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MO06 ZZY is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MO06 ZZY, 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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MO06 ZZY is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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