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BK12 LJJ

2012 Fiat 500 L

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,098 mi
Last recorded87,098 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 LJJ
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 87,098 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))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 83,307 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp damaged

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 74,246 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 65,113 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2022 59,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 55,224 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 55,224 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 53,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 47,870 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 42,392 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,005 miles

o/s and n/s indicator bulbs white

Pass 6 Jun 2016 29,884 miles

x 2 front tyres / front disks scored

Pass 6 Mar 2015 20,292 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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BK12 LJJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BK12 LJJ, 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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BK12 LJJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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