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VN61 PYA

2012 Fiat 500 C

Grey Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,203 mi
Last recorded109,203 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 PYA
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 109,203 miles

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

Front Upper Both strut top corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle corroded

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 109,203 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Both strut top corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 97,854 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 89,787 miles

Central exhaust box outlet skin

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroded all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 88,446 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 79,717 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 77,134 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Across the rear, axle inclusive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 75,653 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 70,689 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 70,655 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,203 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 60,125 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 52,015 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 52,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VN61 PYA is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Grey with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VN61 PYA, 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 VN61 PYA registered?

VN61 PYA is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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