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YB12 BEE

2012 Fiat 500C

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,734 mi
Last recorded78,734 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 BEE
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 78,734 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 78,734 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 65,723 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 65,723 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 54,671 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 47,251 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 46,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 42,655 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 39,957 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 35,625 miles

Front exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 9 May 2019 35,625 miles

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

Front exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 12 May 2018 27,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2018 27,296 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 21,452 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 15,902 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 10,325 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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YB12 BEE is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB12 BEE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB12 BEE registered?

YB12 BEE is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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