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RV12 XBJ

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

39,069 mi
Last recorded39,069 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 XBJ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 39,069 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 39,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2024 38,150 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 38,150 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 37,457 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 37,457 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 35,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 35,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 33,636 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 33,628 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 32,560 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Nov 2020 32,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 May 2019 27,828 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 24,529 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

Fail 24 Jan 2018 24,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 21,355 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn on inner surfaces

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 21,355 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn on inner surfaces

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 19,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre has several cuts in tread.

Fail 9 Feb 2015 16,556 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 16,556 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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RV12 XBJ is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XBJ, 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 XBJ registered?

RV12 XBJ is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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