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AV12 YKU

2012 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,394 mi
Last recorded140,394 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YKU
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 140,394 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2023 131,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi deteriorated and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2023 131,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi deteriorated and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox lower mount bolt loose above exhaust flexi

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm edges bald. Inner nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slightly out of shape (185/55/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 115,261 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe / flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Door handle loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 99,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2020 87,673 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 69,970 miles

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,922 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 56,078 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 56,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,714 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust is corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 37,385 miles

front brake disks corroded on edges

off side front tyre inner edge wearing flat

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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AV12 YKU is a 2012 Fiat 500C in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV12 YKU, 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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AV12 YKU is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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