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YC12 ZZS

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,082 mi
Last recorded65,082 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 65,082 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 61,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, JUST PASSED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 56,278 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 56,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 49,011 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 45,079 miles

Front Exhaust Clamp Corroded Away

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2022 45,079 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Strut Mount Bush / Bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust Clamp Corroded Away

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 41,109 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 38,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 36,803 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 31,359 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 31,359 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 24,048 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 18,353 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 15,121 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 ZZS is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZZS, 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 ZZS registered?

YC12 ZZS is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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