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OU12 XVS

2012 Fiat 500 L

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,471 mi
Last recorded63,471 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 XVS
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 63,471 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle corroded but in solid condition.

Pass 6 Sep 2024 61,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Sill damaged & corroded

Offside Headlamp height adjustment not checked

Fail 5 Sep 2024 61,512 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sill damaged & corroded

Offside Headlamp height adjustment not checked

Pass 1 Sep 2023 58,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system rusty

rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2023 58,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system rusty

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2022 55,541 miles

horn sound slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 53,439 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 48,948 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 48,948 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 42,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 36,266 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 31,216 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 30,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread stepping

Fail 24 Mar 2016 30,040 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread stepping

Offside Front Inner tyre bald

Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,967 miles

both font tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Mar 2015 27,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both font tyres worn on inner edges

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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OU12 XVS is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OU12 XVS, 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 OU12 XVS registered?

OU12 XVS is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is OU12 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU12 XVS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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