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PE12 PYW

2012 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,423 mi
Last recorded149,423 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 PYW
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 149,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 145,600 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 138,833 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 136,389 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 134,179 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 130,594 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 130,592 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 126,575 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 108,191 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 May 2018 108,191 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 86,032 miles

Nearside Front door handle insecure but still working

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 May 2017 86,032 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front door handle insecure but still working

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 64,195 miles

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

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

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

boot handle inop

oil level low

Fail 21 Apr 2016 64,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

boot handle inop

oil level low

Pass 14 May 2015 45,895 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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PE12 PYW is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Red 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 PE12 PYW, 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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What year was PE12 PYW registered?

PE12 PYW is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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