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WN12 FVM

2012 Fiat 500 C

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

75,408 mi
Last recorded75,408 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 FVM
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 75,408 miles

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

Nearside outer sill squashed

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front strut top mount minor play

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 75,365 miles

Brake disc contaminated both front (1.1.14 (b))

Brake pad(s) contaminated both front (1.1.13 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside outer sill squashed

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front strut top mount minor play

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust very rusty

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 71,993 miles

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

Front play in x2 suspension top mounts

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

dents in outersills

Fail 5 Mar 2025 71,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front play in x2 suspension top mounts

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

dents in outersills

Pass 7 Mar 2024 68,601 miles

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

dents x2 outersills

Fail 6 Mar 2024 68,600 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 very worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

dents x2 outersills

Pass 1 Mar 2023 65,914 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 65,897 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 63,177 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 63,177 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 60,111 miles

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

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))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 58,520 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 58,520 miles

Exhaust system insecure Clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 52,802 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 52,802 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 47,073 miles

centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated

exhaust support brackets corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2017 47,073 miles

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

centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated

exhaust support brackets corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 39,389 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 27,390 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,156 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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WN12 FVM is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WN12 FVM, 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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WN12 FVM is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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