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MT12 XPY

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,003 mi
Last recorded77,003 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 77,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 73,174 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 73,092 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front DRL lamp inoperative

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

clutch slipping

Pass 14 May 2024 70,493 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 70,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

n/s D.R.L not working

Pass 11 Apr 2022 64,895 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 63,456 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front shock absorbers corroded

o/s/f top strut mount worn and noisey

Pass 22 Jun 2020 61,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f top strut mounting worn and noisey

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2020 61,799 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f top strut mounting worn and noisey

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,628 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 31 May 2018 51,794 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 51,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,000 miles

Offside and nearside front disc brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 46,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside and nearside front disc brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 40,419 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish in treaded area

rear silencer starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jun 2015 16,020 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,496 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 XPY is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MT12 XPY, 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 XPY registered?

MT12 XPY is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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