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BN12 KRJ

2012 Fiat 500 L

Grey Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,091 mi
Last recorded77,091 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 KRJ
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 77,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 74,323 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 73,220 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 72,096 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 69,638 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 66,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on edges and braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

condensation in o/s rear light unit

dent in rear tail gate

vehicle engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully check some components

Pass 1 May 2020 61,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 Worn to legal limit (replace soon) (5.2.3 (e))

lift in both front suspension top mountings

Fail 1 May 2020 61,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 Worn to legal limit (replace soon) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

lift in both front suspension top mountings

Pass 26 Mar 2019 54,784 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition and rear section mounting is badly corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly age cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r brake slightly down on performance for service and parking brake efficiency

Pass 6 Mar 2018 47,259 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2018 47,258 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 39,159 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 31,589 miles

Item(s) removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre bold to edge(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre bold to edge(s)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,485 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 23,485 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BN12 KRJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Grey with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN12 KRJ, 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 BN12 KRJ registered?

BN12 KRJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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