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SB61 LZA

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,497 mi
Last recorded69,497 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 LZA
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 69,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front & Back (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 65,787 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 65,776 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 61,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2023 54,403 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective at gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 4 May 2022 49,592 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive possible rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 46,903 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension been undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 46,903 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension been undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 46,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

handbrake almost no reserve travel

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2019 46,345 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 42,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2017 38,736 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2016 32,783 miles

Nearside Front door handle hinge broken but door can still be opened

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 1 Oct 2016 32,783 miles

Nearside Front door handle hinge broken but door can still be opened

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 3 Oct 2015 27,573 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 27,573 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 20,797 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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SB61 LZA is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SB61 LZA, 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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SB61 LZA is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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