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AO12 FFG

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,089 mi
Last recorded128,089 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 FFG
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 128,089 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2023 125,908 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 118,698 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 108,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust clamp on rear exhaust pipe missing , joint still tight.

Fail 11 Apr 2022 108,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished / cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust clamp on rear exhaust pipe missing , joint still tight.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 107,923 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 101,179 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated/ not leaking

Fail 20 Mar 2019 101,179 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated/ not leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2018 96,338 miles

rear silencer corroded / weak

Fail 3 Apr 2018 96,338 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer corroded / weak

Pass 4 Apr 2017 92,638 miles

rear silencer corroded, no leaks.

Fail 4 Apr 2017 92,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer corroded, no leaks.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 81,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 81,238 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 59,062 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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AO12 FFG 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 66.7%.

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 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 AO12 FFG, 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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AO12 FFG is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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