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MT12 ZGM

2012 Fiat 500C

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,314 mi
Last recorded102,314 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 ZGM
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 102,314 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear axle beam corroded

slight blow exhaust manifold area

Fail 20 Apr 2026 102,314 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle beam corroded

slight blow exhaust manifold area

Pass 16 Apr 2025 98,973 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle beam corroded

slight exhaust blow manifold area

Fail 16 Apr 2025 98,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle beam corroded

slight exhaust blow manifold area

Pass 22 Apr 2024 87,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r suspension arm and spring cup

Pass 22 Apr 2023 70,247 miles

scratch in screen

wear front discs and pads

Pass 9 Apr 2022 58,417 miles

Nearside Front shocker damp

Nearside handbrake performance

exhaust blowing

slight roughness nearside front upper strut bearing

water leak

Pass 29 Apr 2021 44,056 miles

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

lower exhaust pipe front to rear slightly corroded

parking brake lever slightly high

Pass 22 Jun 2020 42,084 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 42,084 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2019 37,967 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 37,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 33,030 miles

Both front & N/S/R tyre valves split

Exhaust flexi section worn

Exhaust front bracket/mount broken

Exhaust front clamp broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 33,030 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front & N/S/R tyre valves split

Exhaust flexi section worn

Exhaust front bracket/mount broken

Exhaust front clamp broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 32,964 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front exhaust bracket snapped

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 29,205 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 24,358 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 19,122 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 ZGM is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZGM, 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 ZGM registered?

MT12 ZGM is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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