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MT12 DKL

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,087 mi
Last recorded86,087 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 DKL
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 86,087 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2026 86,080 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 84,082 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 81,176 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 78,091 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 74,884 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 69,539 miles

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))

Offside Rear light has tape covering sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 69,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear light has tape covering sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 60,585 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 60,585 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 53,176 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 53,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 38,705 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,307 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 34,311 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,938 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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MT12 DKL 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 81.3%.

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 MT12 DKL, 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 MT12 DKL registered?

MT12 DKL is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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