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NX12 XVU

2012 Fiat 500 C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,270 mi
Last recorded55,270 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 XVU
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 55,270 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Pipe Deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2025 49,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2025 49,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 44,642 miles

Rear exhaust box corrode

Fail 25 Jan 2024 44,641 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corrode

Pass 24 Jan 2023 40,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 37,275 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 37,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 32,626 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 27,810 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 27,809 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 25,012 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 21,127 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 17,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 14,659 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 10,365 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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NX12 XVU is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX12 XVU, 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 NX12 XVU registered?

NX12 XVU is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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