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N222 BRL

2012 Fiat 500C

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,007 mi
Last recorded102,007 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN222 BRL
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 102,007 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 93,143 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 89,337 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 82,762 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 72,348 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside front running light inoperative.

Offside slight damage to door mirror cover.

slight cracking on alternator drive belt.

Fail 8 Jul 2021 72,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly mounted. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside door handle broken.

Offside front running light inoperative.

Offside slight damage to door mirror cover.

slight cracking on alternator drive belt.

Pass 7 Jul 2020 68,509 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 62,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 62,695 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front daytime running lamps inop (warning on dash)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 5 Jan 2018 45,714 miles

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

Front brake application slightly uneven

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking lube (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm and worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake application moderately uneven, may need adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Nov 2016 32,667 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 32,667 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 23,083 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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N222 BRL is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N222 BRL, 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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N222 BRL is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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