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RK12 YLY

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,300 mi
Last recorded46,300 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 YLY
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 46,300 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 45,590 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ! Front tyres wearing on their edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 45,579 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ! Front tyres wearing on their edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 44,810 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2023 44,802 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 43,386 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 43,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 41,727 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2021 41,683 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2020 39,748 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 37,187 miles

Offside Rear Boot lid slightly loose osr boot lid hindge insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded at rear

Pass 26 May 2018 33,809 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 29,682 miles

Both rear tyre treads are perished and cracking

Damage at nearside rear wheel arch, sharp edge removed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are worn (3.5.1g)

The rear exhaust silencer is corroded and has slight blows at the seam and joint

Fail 13 Jun 2017 29,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage at wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre treads are perished and cracking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are worn (3.5.1g)

The rear exhaust silencer is corroded and has slight blows at the seam and joint

Pass 10 Jun 2016 22,096 miles

Front brake discs are a bit worn and the pads are getting low

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

The rear exhaust silencer is corroded and has slight blows at the seam and joint

Pass 11 Jun 2015 13,124 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,330 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust box corroded.

unable to check rear seat belts.

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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RK12 YLY is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc 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 RK12 YLY, 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 RK12 YLY registered?

RK12 YLY is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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