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SW12 FYE

2012 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,866 mi
Last recorded52,866 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 FYE
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 52,866 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 51,897 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 50,870 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 49,727 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 49,726 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 48,381 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 46,805 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 45,904 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 42,957 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount as play in upper bush

Rear exhaust clamp corroded rotten but not likely to become detatched

Fail 13 Jun 2019 42,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam and light unit loose (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front strut top mount as play in upper bush

Rear both rear shocker upper bushes separating and have slight play

Rear exhaust clamp corroded rotten but not likely to become detatched

Fail 7 Jun 2019 42,912 miles

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))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp rotted through. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not blowing.

Pass 30 May 2018 37,488 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 26,143 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 24,243 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 23,019 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 18,142 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 18,142 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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SW12 FYE is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SW12 FYE, 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

How do I check the history of SW12 FYE?

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What year was SW12 FYE registered?

SW12 FYE is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is SW12 FYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 FYE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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