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EY12 YNK

2012 Fiat 500 L

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,404 mi
Last recorded116,404 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 YNK
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 116,404 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 116,404 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 116,398 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 116,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 113,229 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 113,225 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 107,788 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 107,788 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak around silencer clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55h15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55h15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 98,729 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))

exhaust corroding

front brake disks corroding

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2020 87,167 miles

exhaust system corroded

front no plate cracked

slight play in front top shock mounts

Pass 22 May 2019 79,001 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 68,520 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 68,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 53,059 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,432 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 28 Apr 2016 37,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 26 May 2015 22,513 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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EY12 YNK is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EY12 YNK, 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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EY12 YNK is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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