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OV12 ZBG

2012 Fiat 500 C

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,258 mi
Last recorded92,258 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 ZBG
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 92,258 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 92,257 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 86,347 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 86,337 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 80,090 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 79,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 74,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 74,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 68,296 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 67,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 60,100 miles

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

exhaust mountings corroded

tested in wet condition

Pass 31 Jul 2018 51,563 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 43,440 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 39,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,081 miles

Both rear tyres perisheed

Front wipers judder over screen

Gearbox leaking oil

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OV12 ZBG is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OV12 ZBG, 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 OV12 ZBG registered?

OV12 ZBG is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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