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SP12 XUM

2012 Fiat 500 C

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,821 mi
Last recorded54,821 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 XUM
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 54,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper top mounting strut bearing partly seized

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable poor condition outer casing corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump corroded and weeping

Pass 9 May 2025 47,988 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2025 47,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 46,452 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear o/s/r shock absorber rusty

Rear rear suspension rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2024 46,452 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear o/s/r shock absorber rusty

Rear rear suspension rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2023 42,559 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear shock abasorbers corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 40,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front n/s/f shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front o/s/f shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 37,938 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f shock absorber correded

Offside Front o/s/f shock absorber corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2021 37,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front n/s/f shock absorber correded

Offside Front o/s/f shock absorber corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 34,893 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system rusty and weak

Pass 28 Aug 2019 31,853 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 31,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 29,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 25,805 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2017 25,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 23,581 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 23,581 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 21,133 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 21,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 18,222 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP12 XUM is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SP12 XUM, 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 SP12 XUM registered?

SP12 XUM is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 18 March 2012.

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