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OV12 BNK

2012 Fiat 500C

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,891 mi
Last recorded96,891 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 BNK
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 96,891 miles

general corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2026 96,891 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

general corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2025 88,714 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 87,637 miles

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

damage to n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre heavily worn / smooth on inner edge close to limit

outer boot handle faulty, boot opened from inside at time of test

play in o/s/f, n/s/f suspension top mounts

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 22 Aug 2023 87,596 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre heavily worn / smooth on inner edge close to limit

outer boot handle faulty, boot opened from inside at time of test

play in o/s/f, n/s/f suspension top mounts

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 14 Aug 2023 87,596 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached debonded / insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed next to repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

damage to n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre heavily worn / smooth on inner edge close to limit

outer boot handle faulty, boot opened from inside at time of test

play in o/s/f, n/s/f suspension top mounts

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 5 Aug 2022 76,792 miles

chip to windscreen in zone A

engine oil filter corroded

o/s/f, n/s/f upper suspension top mounts worn

Fail 5 Aug 2022 76,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip to windscreen in zone A

engine oil filter corroded

front brake discs heavily worn / corroded

o/s/f, n/s/f upper suspension top mounts worn

Pass 6 Aug 2021 62,240 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 62,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner/outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge/s

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 51,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp missing at join for center silencer to back box (system still secure)

Fail 13 Aug 2020 51,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split open and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split open and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp missing at join for center silencer to back box (system still secure)

Pass 12 Aug 2019 41,970 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 41,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 39,912 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 39,912 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 33,658 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 26,652 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,026 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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OV12 BNK is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OV12 BNK, 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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OV12 BNK is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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