CarVerify

Free Car Check

R23 TAT

2012 Fiat 500C

Purple Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,074 mi
Last recorded109,074 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 TAT
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 109,074 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 107,486 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 105,250 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 101,721 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 98,843 miles

Front both front top strut mounts slight play/lift

Fail 3 Dec 2020 98,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint corroded/fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front both front top strut mounts slight play/lift

Pass 12 Nov 2019 95,321 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 85,302 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 85,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 67,861 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 51,163 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 50,708 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

cuts on both front tyres inner sidewalls no ply or cord exposed

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken system still adequately supported

Pass 21 Nov 2015 33,370 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 33,369 miles

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

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
Full Fiat 500C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R23 TAT is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R23 TAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R23 TAT?

You can check the full history of R23 TAT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R23 TAT registered?

R23 TAT is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is R23 TAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 TAT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R23 TAT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R23 TAT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.