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GYY 996L

2012 Fiat 500L

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,810 mi
Last recorded18,810 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500L43,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 996L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 18,810 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 18,528 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 17,560 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 16,585 miles

slight play in nearside front kingpin bushes

Fail 30 Oct 2014 16,576 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in nearside front kingpin bushes

Pass 28 Nov 2013 13,324 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 11,038 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 996L is a 2012 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 996L, 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 996L registered?

GYY 996L is a 2012 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is GYY 996L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYY 996L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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