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HY12 MTO

2012 Fiat 500 L

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,759 mi
Last recorded66,759 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 MTO
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 66,759 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 61,630 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 56,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 56,222 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 51,726 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 47,106 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 47,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 45,017 miles

front brake pads well thin

some play in n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 9 Aug 2019 39,177 miles

front brake pads thin

n/s/r tyre close to limit

parking brake efficiency poor 17%

some play in n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 11 Sep 2018 31,888 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 22,861 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 9 Aug 2016 17,346 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

parking brake efficiency poor 17%

Pass 8 Mar 2015 11,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise,small cut to sidewall o/s/r tyre.

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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HY12 MTO is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Blue 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 HY12 MTO, 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 HY12 MTO registered?

HY12 MTO is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is HY12 MTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 MTO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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