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RO12 GZL

2012 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,800 mi
Last recorded83,800 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 GZL
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 83,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 83,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 78,261 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 73,176 miles

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2023 73,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing change ASAP 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 67,662 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 61,633 miles

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

Rear Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing on sidewalls

Pass 23 Oct 2020 56,556 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2019 53,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in nsr tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 47,817 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer is badly corroded and clamp has corroded away

Fail 8 Nov 2018 47,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush broken away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer is badly corroded and clamp has corroded away

Pass 10 Mar 2018 43,154 miles

rear exhaust silence corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 37,213 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 31,706 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,133 miles

both front brake discs corroding on inner edges

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges/close to wear bars

exhaust corroding

Fail 13 Mar 2015 28,133 miles

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

both front brake discs corroding on inner edges

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges/close to wear bars

exhaust corroding

off side rear tyre tread starting to distort

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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RO12 GZL is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO12 GZL, 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 RO12 GZL registered?

RO12 GZL is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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