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BW12 BYC

2012 Fiat 500 L

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,117 mi
Last recorded74,117 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 BYC
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 74,117 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 74,110 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S & N/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT TYRE WEAR ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 61,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 45,797 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 34,465 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 33,842 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 23 May 2017 33,841 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 26,489 miles

Child seat fitted in nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 11 May 2016 26,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted in nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 19,214 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 19,213 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder.advise attention /renewal.

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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BW12 BYC is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 48,948 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 500 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW12 BYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BW12 BYC registered?

BW12 BYC is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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