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VK12 MTE

2012 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,112 mi
Last recorded72,112 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 MTE
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 72,112 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 72,111 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 63,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 61,261 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 54,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Lambda just met (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os: spring platforms on rear beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear ns and os

light / minor corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 25 Sep 2021 50,146 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 48,864 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 40,514 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake noise

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 33,189 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 31,935 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 31,908 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 27,061 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 27,061 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 24,191 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,466 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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VK12 MTE is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in White with a 875cc 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 VK12 MTE, 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 VK12 MTE registered?

VK12 MTE is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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