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YA12 HSL

2012 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,962 mi
Last recorded71,962 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 71,962 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cables outer sleaves are corroding (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 71,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Where broken at flaxi. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cables outer sleaves are corroding (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where corroded and leaking at joint, also the clamp is missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 59,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box weak / slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 55,618 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 55,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 54,619 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 54,619 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up !! (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 53,192 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 52,452 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 48,013 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 43,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 40,069 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 36,858 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 33,434 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 27,349 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 26,309 miles

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

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

both front tyres becoming worn on the edges

Fail 6 Jul 2015 26,309 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres becoming worn on the edges

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 HSL is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HSL, 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 HSL registered?

YA12 HSL is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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