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Fiat 500 C LN12XWE — MOT history, mileage and tax

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2012 Fiat 500 C

Generated 26 Aug 2026, 09:58
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At a glance

This red 2012 Fiat 500 has passed 7 of its 13 first-attempt MOT tests; 2012 500s tested in 2025 passed 61% of first attempts. Its most recent test, on 31 March 2026, was a pass at retest, 1 day after a fail for an exhaust leak and a worn front suspension bush. Mileage of 105,223 is above three-quarters of 2012 500s tested in 2025.

Year
2012
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Red
Engine
875cc
CO2
95 g/km
Euro status
—

1 Vehicle identity

Registration
LN12XWE
Make
Fiat
Model
500 C
Year
2012
First registered
15 Mar 2012
Fuel
Petrol
Engine
875cc
Colour
Red
CO2
95 g/km
Euro status
—
Marked for export
No
Wheel plan
2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Type approval
M1
V5C issued
30 Dec 2024
Vehicle age
14 yr 7 mo
Registration area
London

CO2 band: A — 95 g/km

A 0–100 g/km
£20/yr
B 101–110 g/km
£20/yr
C 111–120 g/km
£35/yr
D 121–130 g/km
£170/yr
E 131–140 g/km
£200/yr
F 141–150 g/km
£225/yr
G 151–165 g/km
£275/yr
H 166–175 g/km
£325/yr
I 176–185 g/km
£360/yr
J 186–200 g/km
£410/yr
K 201–225 g/km
£445/yr
L 226–255 g/km
£760/yr
M Over 255 g/km
£790/yr

Rates for cars first registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017, single 12-month payment, correct as at April 2026. Check the current figures on GOV.UK.

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

Tax status
Untaxed (as at 26 Aug 2026)
Tax due
14 Apr 2026
Annual road tax
£20/yr (Band A)
MOT status
Valid (as at 26 Aug 2026)
MOT expiry
7 Apr 2027
ULEZ / Clean Air Zone
Compliance not verified
Outstanding recall
Not known
First used date
15 Mar 2012
Manufacture date
15 Mar 2012

3 What this car’s MOT record points to

Read from the last two years of this car's own test record, grouped by area. Each line quotes what the tester wrote and the date of the test.

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Brakes

Advisory, 31 Mar 2026: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened. Recorded at 3 tests.

Advisory, 31 Mar 2026: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 30 Mar 2026: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened. Recorded at 3 tests.

Advisory, 30 Mar 2026: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin. Recorded at 2 tests.

Typical UK garage price for brake pad replacement: £100–£300. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

Critical

Suspension & steering

Major item, 30 Mar 2026: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear. The car passed a retest the same day.

Advisory, 31 Mar 2026: Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 30 Mar 2026: Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 2 Apr 2025: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

1 more in the full MOT history below.

Typical UK garage price for coil spring replacement: £175–£400. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

Critical

Structure & corrosion

Major item, 30 Mar 2026: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases. Recorded at 3 tests. The car passed a retest the same day.

Major item, 30 Mar 2026: Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases. The car passed a retest the same day.

Advisory, 31 Mar 2026: sill dented. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 30 Mar 2026: sill dented. Recorded at 2 tests.

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Other

Advisory, 31 Mar 2026: Offside Rear not locking. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 30 Mar 2026: Offside Rear not locking. Recorded at 2 tests.

No recent issue

Tyres, Exhaust & emissions, Lamps & visibility, Engine – oil

Nothing recorded against these in the last two years of tests.

Tyres: last recorded 29 Mar 2023 (dangerous item), outside the two-year window. Exhaust & emissions: last recorded 2 Apr 2024 (major item), outside the two-year window. Lamps & visibility: last recorded 8 Apr 2024 (minor item), outside the two-year window.

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4 How it compares with other 2012 500s

Against every Fiat 500 first used in 2012 and tested in Great Britain in the 2025 test year (28,935 first-attempt tests) — the most recent full year available.

MeasureThis carTypical 2012 500What it means
Pass rate, first attempts7 of 13 (54%)61.0% in 2025Lower than the group figure
Fails, first attempts6 of 1332.8% of first testsHigher than the group figure
Fixed during the test (PRS)06.2% of first testsNone on this record
Mileage at its latest test (31 Mar 2026)105,223 miles69,284 (middle half 53,631–85,331)Above the middle half; not an outlier
Clean passes (no advisories)3 of 1322.8% of first testsIn line with the group figure

"Typical" is every Fiat 500 first used in 2012, any fuel or use — not adjusted for mileage. This car's figures are from its own record only. A first attempt is any test not within 10 days after a failed test of this car. A first attempt whose faults were all put right during the test counts as fixed during the test (PRS), not as a fail, as in DVSA's figures.

Check before you buy — for this car

  1. On this carBrakes. advisory recorded in the last two years (2019, 2020, 2021, 2026). Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on a test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
  2. On this carSuspension & steering. major item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2019, 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026). Worth looking behind each wheel with a torch at the coil springs and bushes, and listening for knocks over bumps on a test drive.
  3. On this carStructure & corrosion. major item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2019, 2024, 2026). Worth looking underneath with a torch at the sills, floor and mountings for corrosion.
  4. On this carOther. advisory recorded in the last two years (2016, 2024, 2026). Worth asking the seller about this item and having it looked at during an inspection.
  5. Nothing recentLamps & visibility. A top failure area for 2012 500s. Recorded on this car in 2019, 2023, 2024, nothing in the last two years. Worth asking someone to watch while you work every lamp and indicator, and checking the wipers clear the screen cleanly.

This car vs what 2012 500s usually fail on

Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.9%this car: suspension & steering items recorded 2019, 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026
Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush11.1%this car: suspension & steering items recorded 2019, 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026
Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.6%this car: suspension & steering items recorded 2019, 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026
Ball joint excessively worn8.3%this car: suspension & steering items recorded 2019, 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026
Position lamp: not working6.9%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2019, 2023, 2024

Bars: share of 2012 500 first tests that did not pass first time in 2025 carrying each item, in DVSA's wording. Right-hand note: what this car's own record shows in that area.

Mileage position

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5 MOT history

Tests passed13 of 19
Tests failed6
Plate changesNone
Record sourceGreat Britain (DVSA)
Avg mileage/year7,093 mi
Pass rate68%
First mileage26,869 mi (as at 14 Mar 2015)
Last mileage105,223 mi (as at 31 Mar 2026)
Years on record11 yr
Colour at last MOTRed

Test history

Pass 31 Mar 2026 105,223 mi Expiry 7 Apr 2027
  • sill dented Advisory
  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear not locking Advisory
Fail 30 Mar 2026 105,223 mi
  • Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Major — failed
  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Major — failed
  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Major — failed
  • sill dented Advisory
  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear not locking Advisory
Pass 2 Apr 2025 99,054 mi Expiry 7 Apr 2026
  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • slight movement in o/s/front suspension top mount Advisory
Pass 8 Apr 2024 91,700 mi Expiry 7 Apr 2025
  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) Minor
  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) Advisory
  • engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view Advisory
  • Offside Rear bump stop missing Advisory
Fail 2 Apr 2024 91,620 mi
  • Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Major — failed
  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Major — failed
  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) Minor
  • Emissions unable to be completed due to cndition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e)) Major — failed
  • Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) Advisory
  • engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view Advisory
  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Major — failed
  • Offside Rear bump stop missing Advisory
  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Major — failed
  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Major — failed
Pass 31 Mar 2023 85,198 mi Expiry 30 Mar 2024

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Fail 29 Mar 2023 85,195 mi
  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Major — failed
  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Major — failed
  • Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Failed
Pass 12 May 2022 80,695 mi Expiry 11 May 2023

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 9 Apr 2021 74,248 mi Expiry 3 May 2022

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Fail 9 Apr 2021 74,247 mi
  • Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Major — failed
  • Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Major — failed
  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Major — failed
Pass 4 May 2020 70,856 mi Expiry 3 May 2021
  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Advisory
  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
Pass 16 Apr 2019 66,010 mi Expiry 15 Oct 2020

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Fail 15 Apr 2019 66,009 mi
  • Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Major — failed
  • Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Major — failed
  • Dangerous Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Failed
  • Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Failed
Pass 25 Jul 2018 60,648 mi Expiry 4 Aug 2019
  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Advisory
Pass 5 Aug 2017 46,298 mi Expiry 4 Aug 2018

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Fail 5 Aug 2017 46,298 mi
  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold on inside edge (4.1.E.1) Failed
  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold on inside edge (4.1.E.1) Failed
Pass 5 Aug 2016 36,354 mi Expiry 4 Aug 2017

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 34,021 mi Expiry 5 Apr 2017
  • engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection Advisory
  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) Advisory
Pass 14 Mar 2015 26,869 mi Expiry 15 Mar 2016

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

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