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WJ12 VEF

2012 Fiat 500 C

Grey Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,354 mi
Last recorded40,354 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 VEF
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 40,354 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 39,833 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 39,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 39,147 miles

Centre exhaust silencer starting to corrode

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 2 Feb 2023 38,726 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 38,271 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 37,217 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 37,217 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose drivers seat bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 36,527 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 34,503 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 34,503 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Both front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 30,322 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 25,147 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 18,397 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 15,386 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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WJ12 VEF is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Grey 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 WJ12 VEF, 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 WJ12 VEF registered?

WJ12 VEF is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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