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PJ12 LGV

2012 Fiat 500C

Cream Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,390 mi
Last recorded98,390 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 LGV
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 98,390 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 97,386 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 91,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 85,686 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 78,712 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 75,844 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 75,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 73,723 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener hanging from the mirror.

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to the inner & outer side wall due to little air in the tyre & being driven under inflated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 73,722 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Engine mounting excessively loose Bottom engine mount, nut & bolt are not tight, lose. (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener hanging from the mirror.

Coolant below the minimum mark.

Nearside Front Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to the inner & outer side wall due to little air in the tyre & being driven under inflated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 61,324 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 61,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 50,197 miles

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

front discs lipped

osr tyre 3mm

Pass 27 Oct 2016 42,678 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 33,684 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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PJ12 LGV is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Cream with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ12 LGV, 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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PJ12 LGV is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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