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RV12 PLJ

2012 Fiat 500C

Grey Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,899 mi
Last recorded90,899 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 PLJ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 90,899 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear suspension bump stops detached and loose inside rear coil springs

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and split

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake cable support corroded/broken

Rear exhaust silencer clamp and mounts corroded

Slight damage to o/s/f outer sill

Pass 4 Dec 2024 88,032 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SUGGUST REPLACE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SUGGEST REPLACE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both bump stops detached

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2023 85,680 miles

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2023 85,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 80,779 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 76,942 miles

Suspension Corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2021 76,941 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension Corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 73,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

axle beam corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 63,230 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 44,955 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 29,171 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 20,681 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 16,211 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside rear tyre has a flat spot, adives to have replaced

Pass 5 Mar 2015 16,211 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre has a flat spot, adives to have replaced

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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RV12 PLJ is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Grey with a 875cc 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 RV12 PLJ, 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 RV12 PLJ registered?

RV12 PLJ is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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