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NL12 OUM

2012 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,896 mi
Last recorded44,896 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 OUM
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 44,896 miles

Corrosion on rear axle

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 43,808 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes at rear have corrosion. (offside and nearside). (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint deteriorated and rear exhaust box minor leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Lower Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (offside and nearside). (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 43,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes at rear have corrosion. (offside and nearside). (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint deteriorated and rear exhaust box minor leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Lower Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (offside and nearside). (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 41,794 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central to rear section and rear exhaust box have minor leaks. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorbers have corrosion to outer casing. (offside and nearside). (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn on outer edge, Cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

Pass 12 Aug 2022 39,521 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective front + rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 36,725 miles

Boot lid cannot be opened.

Both front shock absorber casings very rusty.

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light missin some L E D's (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 36,721 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid cannot be opened.

Both front shock absorber casings very rusty.

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light missin some L E D's (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 32,816 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 29,257 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 25,499 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 21,129 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between back box and centre pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 21,129 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between back box and centre pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 16,938 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 12,831 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 11,966 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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NL12 OUM is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL12 OUM, 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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NL12 OUM is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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