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SL12 ZGF

2012 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,320 mi
Last recorded55,320 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 ZGF
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 55,320 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Front Corroded On Outer Casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 53,150 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides heavily corroded on outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 48,036 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear slight escape of exhaust gasses from rear silencer join

Fail 1 Jun 2021 48,036 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear slight escape of exhaust gasses from rear silencer join

Pass 9 Mar 2020 42,354 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 42,354 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 37,209 miles

Rear exhaust clamp is missing but no exhaust blow

Pass 19 Mar 2018 36,325 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 36,325 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 31,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front door handle damaged

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 31,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front door handle damaged

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 24,604 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 6 Jun 2016 24,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2015 17,827 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall but not through to cords

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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SL12 ZGF is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SL12 ZGF, 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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SL12 ZGF is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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