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WV12 SOA

2012 Fiat 500C

Purple Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,479 mi
Last recorded85,479 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 SOA
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 85,479 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2026 85,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 79,655 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 73,240 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 73,240 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 64,723 miles

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 58,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm abraided (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 58,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm abraided (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 55,017 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))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 55,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 1 Aug 2020 48,237 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 48,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spot in cap, carcass failure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 44,889 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. by 2% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 44,889 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. by 2% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 41,548 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 37,494 miles

front brake discs corroded

nails in rear tyres

Pass 20 Jul 2016 35,238 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2016 35,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area 185 55r15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre badly bald inner edge

nail in offside rear tyre

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2015 28,900 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulder 185/55/15 82H

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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WV12 SOA is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Purple with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 43,902 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV12 SOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV12 SOA registered?

WV12 SOA is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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