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SM12 CXS

2012 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

121,436 mi
Last recorded121,436 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 CXS
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 121,436 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 121,171 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength aXLE SPRING SEAT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 108,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear floor area slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear floor area slightly corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2025 108,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear floor area slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear floor area slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2024 102,025 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 102,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inside edge to ply 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2023 90,630 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 90,553 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 85,757 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2022 85,757 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour showing too much white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 84,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 84,441 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 78,526 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 70,798 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 70,798 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Coolant leak @ engine area ()

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

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

Offside Front Outer door handle insecure

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,030 miles

Coolant leak @ thermostat housing area ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 59,936 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Coolant leak @ thermostat housing area ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 49,404 miles

Offside Front door handle slight insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 49,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front door handle slight insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 40,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 40,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SM12 CXS is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SM12 CXS, 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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What year was SM12 CXS registered?

SM12 CXS is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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