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GL12 FVH

2012 Fiat 500 L

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,617 mi
Last recorded60,617 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 FVH
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 60,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Top suspension mount slight free play

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Top suspension mount slight free play

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 3 Jan 2025 59,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2024 58,755 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 6 Jan 2023 57,538 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f wheel rim damaged on inner rim

some corrosion on rear suspension parts

Fail 5 Jan 2023 57,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f wheel rim damaged on inner rim

some corrosion on rear suspension parts

Pass 6 Jan 2022 56,007 miles

Nearside Front Slight free play top suspension mount

Offside Front Slight free play top suspension mount

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle, Front suspension arms.

Pass 4 Jan 2021 54,706 miles

Nearside Front Slight free play top suspension mount

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Slight free play top suspension mount

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 50,277 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 47,438 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 47,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 11 Aug 2017 43,469 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 34,401 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 31,035 miles

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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GL12 FVH is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL12 FVH, 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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GL12 FVH is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 11 August 2012.

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