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RO03 RCO

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,010 mi
Last recorded89,010 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 RCO
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 89,010 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear number plate light dull,

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 89,010 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear number plate light dull,

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 88,050 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing several minor splits inner side wall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 87,280 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 85,720 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 82,055 miles

o/s/f brake pads worn to excess

Pass 23 Nov 2020 77,340 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit, stepped, and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust rear box clamp suspect missing but secure and not leaking

Rear exhaust silencer leaking slightly

front wipers fouling each other intermittently

Fail 23 Nov 2020 77,340 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit, stepped, and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust rear box clamp suspect missing but secure and not leaking

Rear exhaust silencer leaking slightly

front wipers fouling each other intermittently

Pass 12 Nov 2019 62,744 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 62,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1954516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 47,630 miles

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

offside outer door handle broken but still functions

Fail 15 Nov 2018 47,628 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside outer door handle broken but still functions

Fail 14 Nov 2018 47,542 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front outer door handle damaged but does not effect the opening of the vehicle

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 36,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front outer door handle broken but can be opened from outside

Pass 18 Nov 2016 28,886 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 28,886 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,863 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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RO03 RCO 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 64.7%.

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 RO03 RCO, 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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RO03 RCO is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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