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YC12 VYP

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,865 mi
Last recorded47,865 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 VYP
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 47,865 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 38,106 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 32,718 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 32,552 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 32,257 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 32,058 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 31,628 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 30,736 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 30,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush split+adrift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush starting to split (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 29,702 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 29,230 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,173 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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YC12 VYP is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YC12 VYP, 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 YC12 VYP registered?

YC12 VYP is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YC12 VYP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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