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R18 DEJ

2012 Fiat 500 C

Silver Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,497 mi
Last recorded68,497 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 DEJ
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 68,497 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 62,546 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 62,546 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 55,259 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 47,973 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 47,973 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 39,764 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 39,764 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 39,584 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 35,534 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 34,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 34,693 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel tyre retaining ring butting and is displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tracking? (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 31,900 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 26,320 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 20,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R18 DEJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Silver 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 R18 DEJ, 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 R18 DEJ registered?

R18 DEJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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