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DU12 TZP

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,320 mi
Last recorded98,320 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 TZP
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 98,320 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 93,440 miles

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Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft pulley, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from crank shaft pully, oil sump pan slightly corroded, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 89,408 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 83,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 79,973 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front & Rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 78,240 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front & Rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 78,420 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))

Exhaust mounting defective Front & Rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2020 77,714 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2019 72,520 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level faulty (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 68,477 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all coil springs showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system corroded

multiple light sources not working in high level stop lamp, not more than 50%

Fail 27 Feb 2018 68,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system corroded

multiple light sources not working in high level stop lamp, not more than 50%

Pass 2 Mar 2017 58,496 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges, 3mm centre tread

slight wear detected in both front lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 27 Feb 2017 58,343 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

all coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges, 3mm centre tread

slight wear detected in both front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 4 Mar 2016 47,109 miles

rear exhaust excessive corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2016 47,109 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' remove car pass (8.3.1b)

rear exhaust excessive corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2015 37,120 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 37,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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DU12 TZP is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DU12 TZP, 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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DU12 TZP is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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