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RE12 HMF

2012 Fiat 500C

Silver Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,719 mi
Last recorded88,719 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 HMF
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 88,719 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 88,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 86,431 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 86,431 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water (3.5 (a))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 83,102 miles

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

Nearside Lower sill damaged

Offside Lower sill damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2024 83,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower sill damaged

Offside Lower sill damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2023 76,229 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 67,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 64,868 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 64,356 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 59,521 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 49,390 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 41,558 miles

Offside Front headlamp unit broken bracket but still secure

when o/s indicator is on battery light and EML flash

Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,031 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 37,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 28,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 28,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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RE12 HMF is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Silver with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RE12 HMF, 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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What year was RE12 HMF registered?

RE12 HMF is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is RE12 HMF safe to buy?

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