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OV12 RLU

2012 Fiat 500 L

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,222 mi
Last recorded63,222 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 RLU
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 63,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 60,174 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 57,189 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 54,184 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 54,167 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush pulled out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 51,859 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front door handle deffective

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 49,882 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 20 Nov 2020 49,853 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195-45-16 multiple tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 8 Jun 2019 42,916 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 39,714 miles

Both rear tire valves deteriorated (Strong advise)

Engine covers and underytays

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))

Offside Rear Brake binding while rotated by hand

Pass 22 May 2017 37,482 miles

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

Rear tyre valves cracking

Fail 22 May 2017 37,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear tyre valves cracking

Pass 26 May 2016 32,340 miles

Engine covers and undertrays

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 23,095 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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OV12 RLU is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV12 RLU, 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 OV12 RLU registered?

OV12 RLU is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 9 June 2012.

Is OV12 RLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 RLU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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