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AV12 STX

2012 Fiat 500 L

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,014 mi
Last recorded89,014 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 STX
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 89,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 86,381 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 82,896 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 82,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 78,087 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 74,980 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 69,990 miles

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both/cannot fully access (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

engine cover fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2019 69,776 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both/cannot fully access (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin suggest replace (3.5.1g)

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both/cannot fully access (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front door handle just servicable

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 47,939 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 42,888 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 35,684 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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AV12 STX is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV12 STX, 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 AV12 STX registered?

AV12 STX is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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