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AP12 AAV

2012 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,392 mi
Last recorded67,392 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 AAV
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 67,392 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2025 67,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

REAR AXLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 12 Jul 2024 66,666 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 66,666 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 65,046 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 65,020 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW READOUT. (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 65,005 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 64,988 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake slightly low.

Pass 4 Jul 2019 63,088 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 63,088 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT WEEP FROM SUMP PULLEY END. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 49,166 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND NEARSIDE HAS SMALL CUTS IN TREADS.

Fail 21 Jun 2017 49,166 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND NEARSIDE HAS SMALL CUTS IN TREADS.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,874 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 30,175 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 30,175 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AP12 AAV is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AP12 AAV, 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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AP12 AAV is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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