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AO12 FFJ

2012 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,307 mi
Last recorded100,307 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 FFJ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 100,307 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 100,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil sump excessively corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 95,022 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 85,209 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 85,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 61,474 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 61,474 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 46,366 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 39,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 May 2018 36,559 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 31,077 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 24 May 2017 31,077 miles

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2016 26,475 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 24,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FFJ is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FFJ, 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 AO12 FFJ registered?

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

Is AO12 FFJ safe to buy?

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