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MS57 JAC

2012 Fiat 500C

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,603 mi
Last recorded46,603 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS57 JAC
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 46,603 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 45,214 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 45,214 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 43,976 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 42,938 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 42,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 41,761 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 40,954 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 39,206 miles

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are perished & cracking on the outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights moved to "o" before adjustments done. ()

Fail 29 Aug 2019 39,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are perished & cracking on the outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights moved to "o" before adjustments done. ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 36,490 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 34,432 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 26,575 miles

Rear exhaust box a bit rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2015 19,465 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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MS57 JAC is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MS57 JAC, 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 MS57 JAC registered?

MS57 JAC is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is MS57 JAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS57 JAC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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