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B698 VLJ

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,568 mi
Last recorded76,568 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB698 VLJ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 76,568 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 73,720 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 3 Apr 2024 73,720 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2023 70,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2022 67,159 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2020 61,262 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 61,262 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2019 58,193 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,323 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 55,323 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 52,349 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box slight gases leak/outer skin corroded

child seat fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2017 52,349 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box slight gases leak/outer skin corroded

child seat fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 48,785 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,467 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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B698 VLJ is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White 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 B698 VLJ, 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 B698 VLJ registered?

B698 VLJ is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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