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N424 LOU

2012 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,415 mi
Last recorded75,415 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN424 LOU
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 75,415 miles

Corrosion on rear axle

Pass 21 Sep 2024 70,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle Corroded.

Slight Leak Exhaust Manifold.

Pass 16 Sep 2023 65,888 miles

Slight corrosion rear axle assembly

Pass 1 Oct 2022 60,354 miles

Rear axle corroded.

Fail 17 Sep 2022 60,288 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2021 55,019 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 55,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 49,169 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 43,653 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 14 Sep 2019 43,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 37,148 miles

front exhaust flexy jingling

front pads close to wear limit

Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,781 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Sep 2017 30,778 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps all (1.1.C.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,365 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 16,788 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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N424 LOU is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N424 LOU, 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 N424 LOU registered?

N424 LOU is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is N424 LOU safe to buy?

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