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Y29 EKH

2012 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,122 mi
Last recorded62,122 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 EKH
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 62,122 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 62,118 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 61,134 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2024 61,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 58,093 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 55,348 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe is in poor condition.

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 55,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

coolant bottle empty and several items corroding

oil level on minimum/below i couldnt tell if below and engine noisy strong advise

Pass 24 Mar 2022 50,148 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 50,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 43,947 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 37,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 33,619 miles

Coolant leak coolant level low ()

Nearside Front tyre perishing treads

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 31 May 2017 29,933 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

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

Fail 31 May 2017 29,933 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2016 23,574 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 16,903 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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Y29 EKH is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y29 EKH, 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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Y29 EKH is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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