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EK12 VKZ

2012 Fiat 500 L

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,818 mi
Last recorded50,818 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 VKZ
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 50,818 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 50,817 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 46,845 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 43,626 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 43,617 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 39,036 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flexi slightly damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 39,035 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flexi slightly damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 38,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective and flexi joint damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 34,927 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 33,098 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 31,647 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 30,357 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 28,272 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 26,005 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 24,575 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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EK12 VKZ is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Blue 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 EK12 VKZ, 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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EK12 VKZ is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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