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SD12 DPE

2012 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,797 mi
Last recorded88,797 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 DPE
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 88,797 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2025 88,796 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 84,581 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 84,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s+o/s front strut top bushes

Fail 9 Feb 2023 84,566 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexis section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexis section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect has been leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s+o/s front strut top bushes

Pass 15 Nov 2021 72,255 miles

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

Rear axel heavily corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2021 72,214 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear axel heavily corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 66,063 miles

Rear axle is heavily under sealed.

exhaust system heavily gum gummed

Fail 19 Nov 2020 66,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear axle starting to carrod .

Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,200 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 58,474 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 53,750 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 53,750 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 48,731 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 48,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 42,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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SD12 DPE is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 46,484 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 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD12 DPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SD12 DPE is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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