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MX12 GWL

2012 Fiat 500 C

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,265 mi
Last recorded61,265 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 GWL
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 61,265 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 59,343 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 59,343 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction OBJECTS HUNG ON MIRROR (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush CLOSE TO EXCESS (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush CLOSE TO EXCESS (5.3.2 (c))

Rear BUMP STOPS INSECURE

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 56,203 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 56,203 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 53,781 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 53,338 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer handbrake cable split

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Fail 28 Mar 2018 53,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer handbrake cable split

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Mar 2017 46,585 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer door handle coming away

Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,998 miles

Both front wipers split but clearing the screen

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,755 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 25,568 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wiper blades starting to split

o/s handbrake cable split

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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MX12 GWL is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 46,484 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 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX12 GWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MX12 GWL is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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