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LS12 XAO

2012 Fiat 500 L

Grey Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,304 mi
Last recorded47,304 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 XAO
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 47,304 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 45,364 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 45,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 43,304 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 41,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 40,368 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 38,870 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 37,650 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 35,100 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 32,319 miles

Offside wiper blade splitting at end

Fail 16 Apr 2018 32,319 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside wiper blade splitting at end

Pass 5 Apr 2017 27,610 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 22,503 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 17,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a slight bulge in outer sidewall

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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LS12 XAO is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Grey with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LS12 XAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LS12 XAO?

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What year was LS12 XAO registered?

LS12 XAO is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is LS12 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS12 XAO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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