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GYY 974L

2012 Fiat 500L

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,449 mi
Last recorded95,449 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500L43,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 974L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 95,449 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 94,783 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 93,967 miles

All tyres cracking

Fail 12 Jan 2015 93,967 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2014 93,369 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 92,645 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 92,614 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 90,944 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 90,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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GYY 974L is a 2012 Fiat 500L in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 43,118 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GYY 974L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GYY 974L registered?

GYY 974L is a 2012 Fiat 500L, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is GYY 974L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYY 974L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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