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OU12 ZFT

2012 Fiat 500 L

White Diesel 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,691 mi
Last recorded101,691 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 ZFT
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine875cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 101,691 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front to rear (corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop defective

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

front exhaust flexi pipe defective

rear exhaust clamp defective (corroded)

Fail 9 Feb 2023 101,691 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front to rear (corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop defective

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

front exhaust flexi pipe defective

rear exhaust clamp defective (corroded)

Pass 31 Jan 2022 88,756 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front to rear. front flexi pipe and central exhaust defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Nearside Rear bump stop defective

Fail 31 Jan 2022 88,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front to rear. front flexi pipe and central exhaust defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Nearside Rear bump stop defective

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,105 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 74,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 63,872 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 54,845 miles

Central exaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2017 41,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 41,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,683 miles

damage to osf wing/bumper

Fail 4 Jul 2016 33,683 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

damage to osf wing/bumper

Fail 25 Feb 2015 18,594 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 25 Feb 2015 18,594 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

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 ZFT is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in White with a 875cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZFT, 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 ZFT registered?

OU12 ZFT is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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