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NU12 WVW

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,642 mi
Last recorded79,642 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 WVW
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 79,642 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system and silencer in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2024 74,695 miles

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

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

front shocker body ns and os heavily corroded

front strut top mounts becoming rough

Fail 4 Jul 2024 74,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

front shocker body ns and os heavily corroded

front strut top mounts becoming rough

Pass 3 Jul 2023 69,854 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 67,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 67,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 63,415 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 63,413 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 61,995 miles

Offside Front strut top slightly rough

Fail 13 Jul 2020 61,994 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

Offside Front strut top slightly rough

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

Pass 1 May 2019 50,742 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 34,319 miles

Exhaust back box outer sleeve corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 22,885 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 13,490 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 6,054 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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NU12 WVW is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White 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 NU12 WVW, 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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NU12 WVW is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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