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PJ12 XBT

2012 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,013 mi
Last recorded85,013 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 XBT
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 85,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 85,009 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 75,893 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Misting of Oil & Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2025 75,893 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi Broken/Blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Misting of Oil & Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 70,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and Rear Exhaust Clamp Blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer Casing Split (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2024 70,454 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and Rear Exhaust Clamp Blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer Casing Split (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 64,872 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 64,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 60,130 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroded and rear clamp broken

Fail 9 May 2022 60,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroded and rear clamp broken

Pass 12 May 2021 53,707 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 52,326 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 52,325 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 47,499 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 47,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 40,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade split

coolant level low

Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,156 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 36,066 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement chalk marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement chalk marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 31,886 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 26,296 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

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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PJ12 XBT is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJ12 XBT, 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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PJ12 XBT is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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