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SP12 ZRK

2012 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,442 mi
Last recorded50,442 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 ZRK
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 50,442 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 50,010 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 50,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 49,651 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 49,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 48,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 46,860 miles

exhaust front bracket corroded away

nearside front tyre worn more on edge

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

rear axle rusty

cover on brake pipes underneath obscuring proper inspection

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 46,860 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

cover on brake pipes underneath obscuring proper inspection

exhaust front bracket corroded away

nearside front tyre worn more on edge

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

rear axle rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2020 41,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded through (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cover on brake pipes underneath obscuring proper inspection

exhaust deteriorated , clamp and bracket

some corrosion on rear axle

Pass 12 Mar 2019 35,828 miles

cover on brake pipes underneath obscuring inspection

engine sump corroded and seepage of oil

exhaust deterioration and support bracket breaking off at front pipe

slight corrosion rear and offside front coil springs

Fail 11 Mar 2019 35,828 miles

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

cover on brake pipes underneath obscuring inspection

engine sump corroded and seepage of oil

exhaust deterioration and support bracket breaking off at front pipe

offside front tyre worn inner edge and cracking in tread

slight corrosion rear and offside front coil springs

Pass 26 Mar 2018 30,042 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Slight corrosion on engine sump

Pass 20 Mar 2017 24,464 miles

Engine sump starting to corrode

Front brakes starting to bind

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Timing belt due every 72,000 miles OR every 5 years

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 19,115 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,126 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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SP12 ZRK is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP12 ZRK, 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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SP12 ZRK is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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