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CT12 KWJ

2012 Fiat 500 L

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,254 mi
Last recorded78,254 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT12 KWJ
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 78,254 miles

Central Exhaust silencer damaged

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 79,731 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mount corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre silencer damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 73,124 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre mount insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre silencer damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has slight play ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 73,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (4.3.3 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre mount corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre silencer damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Tail gate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 64,651 miles

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed tailgate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 64,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed tailgate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 54,550 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 53,597 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 50,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 50,378 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 45,539 miles

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

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 14 Jul 2017 37,212 miles

Centre exhaust box damaged

Nearside rear light damaged

Passenger door outer handle damaged but the door can still be readily opened and closed

Pass 16 May 2016 30,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

child seat n/s/r

Offside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2016 30,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on edges and has a deep cut in tread

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

child seat n/s/r

Offside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2015 25,090 miles

Centre exhaust box damaged

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

Nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn bald

Offside front tyre inner edge worn bald

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn bald

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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CT12 KWJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CT12 KWJ, 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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CT12 KWJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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