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YA12 HSJ

2012 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,072 mi
Last recorded73,072 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 HSJ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 73,072 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 73,072 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 70,777 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 67,831 miles

Exhaust flexible part deteriorated

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 64,355 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 64,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 60,876 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 53,830 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 53,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 45,325 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 34,937 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 34,937 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 25,420 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 21,079 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 14,690 miles

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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YA12 HSJ is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YA12 HSJ, 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 YA12 HSJ registered?

YA12 HSJ is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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