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S123 JSL

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,862 mi
Last recorded63,862 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 JSL
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 63,862 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 63,859 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 63,424 miles

Exhaust mounting defective EXAUST FLEXI-PIPE BROKEN BUT ONLY MINOR EXAUST GAS LEAK. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 63,424 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective EXAUST FLEXI-PIPE BROKEN BUT ONLY MINOR EXAUST GAS LEAK. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 58,517 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 58,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 55,156 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 55,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 48,960 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 43,513 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 39,623 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 33,684 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 26,623 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (slight cut in outer sidewall) (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 26,623 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (slight cut in outer sidewall) (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 20,924 miles

Offside Front Outer sidewall has slight cut

Pass 14 Dec 2015 13,761 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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S123 JSL is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S123 JSL, 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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S123 JSL is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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