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HJ12 UDG

2012 Fiat 500 L

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,572 mi
Last recorded91,572 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 UDG
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 91,572 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 91,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant low

Pass 19 Dec 2022 77,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop damaged

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 77,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Daylight running lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop damaged

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 72,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 69,209 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 69,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 68,064 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 65,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0MM INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0MM INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION OF STRUCTURE

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 7 Jan 2019 65,033 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0MM INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0MM INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION OF STRUCTURE

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Dec 2017 62,275 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 62,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 59,797 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,722 miles

engine bay cover fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 2 Sep 2016 59,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine bay cover fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HJ12 UDG is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HJ12 UDG, 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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What year was HJ12 UDG registered?

HJ12 UDG is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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