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LT12 NWD

2012 Fiat 500 L

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,403 mi
Last recorded64,403 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 NWD
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 64,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 63,192 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 55,344 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 54,112 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 54,112 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2022 51,482 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 May 2022 51,482 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 48,965 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 48,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 43,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 43,554 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 40,750 miles

brake fluid contaminated

middle exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 34,380 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 34,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 28,980 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 28,980 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 22,825 miles

front tyres worn inner edge close limit

Pass 9 Mar 2015 17,627 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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LT12 NWD is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LT12 NWD, 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 LT12 NWD registered?

LT12 NWD is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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