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VE12 ZMX

2012 Fiat 500 C

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,216 mi
Last recorded52,216 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 ZMX
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 52,216 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 52,206 miles

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

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

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 51,917 miles

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

Offside Front door handle

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 51,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front door handle

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

Pass 24 May 2024 51,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 50,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 50,823 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits fxhaust had slight leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 50,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 49,858 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 49,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 48,993 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 48,993 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 48,549 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to front brake discs

covers and trays fitted obscuring components

nearside rear wheel damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2018 48,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Damage to wheel rim

Offside Front Inner Surface corrosion on brake disc

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 38,825 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Jun 2016 27,735 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 27,257 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

engine running lumpy

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

slight damage to sills

some under trays fitted

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2015 16,378 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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VE12 ZMX is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE12 ZMX, 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 VE12 ZMX registered?

VE12 ZMX is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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