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FW12 LZV

2012 Fiat 500 L

Purple Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,110 mi
Last recorded68,110 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 LZV
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 68,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2025 60,804 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc rear axle

Pass 14 May 2024 58,851 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc rear axle

Pass 26 May 2023 58,052 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 58,051 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 57,449 miles

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

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

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))

Undershields fitted restricting the underside inspection of the vehicle.

Pass 25 Jun 2021 55,537 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 55,537 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 53,138 miles

Exhaust Brackets Corroded (ALL)

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 50,263 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 44,837 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 38,592 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 38,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 33,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 24,348 miles

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

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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FW12 LZV is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Purple 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 FW12 LZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FW12 LZV registered?

FW12 LZV is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FW12 LZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 LZV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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