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E17 EPS

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,206 mi
Last recorded143,206 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 EPS
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 143,206 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2025 139,933 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 139,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s and o/s (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 136,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 136,705 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 136,539 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Parking Brake (1.1.15 (f))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Metal Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Smooth Edges Going To Cords (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 & Smooth Edges Going To Cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 131,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold Leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Wearing Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 131,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold Leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Wearing Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 119,060 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 105,133 miles

N/s/f top strut mount slight play,n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorating covered silicone sealer.

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 105,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

N/s/f top strut mount slight play,n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorating covered silicone sealer.

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 91,751 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 91,743 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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 24 Jun 2019 76,749 miles

Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 16 Jul 2018 63,261 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Fail 16 Jul 2018 63,261 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 30 Jun 2017 48,630 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 33,392 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 33,392 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 21,550 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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E17 EPS is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E17 EPS, 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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E17 EPS is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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