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SA12 RBY

2012 Fiat 500 L

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,908 mi
Last recorded78,908 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 RBY
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2021 78,908 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

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

both front shockers corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 76,158 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 76,158 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 63,263 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 63,263 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 57,737 miles

Central Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2018 57,737 miles

Central Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2.5mm & worn smooth on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 53,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 53,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 44,782 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,128 miles

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

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

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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SA12 RBY is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SA12 RBY, 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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SA12 RBY is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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