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PJ12 XCG

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,847 mi
Last recorded75,847 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 XCG
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 75,847 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 75,840 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 75,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak also top mount corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 68,392 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 59,841 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 59,841 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 55,315 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 55,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 49,197 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 43,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer tread - 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer hand brake cable split

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working CENTRE PART NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both fronts on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 43,590 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE TO JOINT CLAP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer tread - 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer hand brake cable split

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working CENTRE PART NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both fronts on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 41,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside daytime running light in-op

Pass 13 Mar 2019 37,489 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 37,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 33,102 miles

Nearside Front windscreen has damage in glass.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge 185/55/15 82v (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 33,101 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 82v (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 82v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front windscreen has damage in glass.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge 185/55/15 82v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 28,494 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 28,494 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 22,771 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,380 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 XCG is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJ12 XCG, 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 XCG is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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