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SA61 BYA

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,504 mi
Last recorded66,504 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 BYA
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 66,504 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 66,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 66,350 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front getting bold inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 66,350 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front getting bold inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 66,251 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 65,641 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 64,213 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 64,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 63,117 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 61,452 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 59,581 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 56,658 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 52,071 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 48,652 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 48,611 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 48,611 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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SA61 BYA 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA61 BYA, 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 SA61 BYA registered?

SA61 BYA is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is SA61 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA61 BYA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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