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NC12 ZZA

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,479 mi
Last recorded47,479 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC12 ZZA
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 47,479 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2026 47,479 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2025 45,961 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.15 (b))

Rust under vehicle

Fail 21 Apr 2025 45,940 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Shock Absorber corroded

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

Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 44,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 44,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 40,232 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

IPC is faulty

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged On tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre And cracking on tread ()

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 May 2023 40,198 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

IPC is faulty

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged On tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre And cracking on tread ()

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 36,476 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 35,385 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 33,609 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 33,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 27,855 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 18,941 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 16,362 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 16,362 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 14,086 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 11,034 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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NC12 ZZA is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White 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 NC12 ZZA, 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 NC12 ZZA registered?

NC12 ZZA is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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