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NU12 LWD

2012 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,163 mi
Last recorded62,163 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 LWD
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 62,163 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken mounting just to rear of flexible section. System still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms and crossmember corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 60,325 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 60,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

AUX belt cracking

Nearside Front tyre close to limit and cracking

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

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

Offside DRL inop

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

Rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2023 57,959 miles

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

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

rear axle has surface corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2023 57,954 miles

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

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

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

rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2022 55,400 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 52,394 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 49,499 miles
Fail 3 May 2021 49,499 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 43,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 43,503 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 39,307 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 33,584 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 33,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 23,676 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 20,123 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 25,303 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 14,643 miles

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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NU12 LWD is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NU12 LWD, 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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What year was NU12 LWD registered?

NU12 LWD is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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The MOT history for NU12 LWD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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