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SM12 XVU

2012 Fiat 500 C

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,860 mi
Last recorded63,860 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 XVU
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 63,860 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 63,723 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 63,695 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 60,502 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 56,200 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 53,109 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 8 Aug 2019 50,172 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 45,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 41,300 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 41,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has flat spot on its tread

Fail 5 Apr 2017 41,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 35,592 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 23,474 miles

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 XVU is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM12 XVU registered?

SM12 XVU is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is SM12 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 XVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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