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RO12 UTP

2012 Fiat 500 L

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,821 mi
Last recorded56,821 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 UTP
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 56,821 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 56,821 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 53,295 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 53,295 miles

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

n/s/r tyer 2 NAILS

Pass 4 Dec 2023 47,286 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 47,286 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 42,772 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2021 38,064 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 29,049 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 29,049 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

vehicles minimum parking brake efficiency of 16% car has only met 16%

Pass 15 Apr 2019 26,266 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly twisted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut X 2 to road tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 24,763 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 23,738 miles

Deep cuts to road tyre.

Nearside Front Twist in seat belt

Pass 25 Apr 2016 21,821 miles

Nearside Front Road tyre getting low and worn bald on inside edge

Offside Front Wiper slighty worn

Fail 25 Apr 2016 21,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Day time lights not working

Nearside Front Road tyre getting low and worn bald on inside edge

Offside Front Wiper slighty worn

Pass 1 May 2015 16,846 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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RO12 UTP 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 RO12 UTP, 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 RO12 UTP registered?

RO12 UTP is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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