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L500 PUL

2012 Fiat 500 L

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,073 mi
Last recorded79,073 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 PUL
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 79,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2025 74,578 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension top mount is dry

Pass 9 Jan 2023 68,433 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

slight interference on dash board tell-tell lights

Fail 6 Jan 2023 68,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

slight interference on dash board tell-tell lights

Pass 25 Jan 2022 60,742 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 52,748 miles

Nearside Front position light mounting broken

Offside Front Outer brake pad is getting low

Offside Rear tyre is on 3mm

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2019 48,757 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 48,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 43,892 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 38,031 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 30,727 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 22,466 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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L500 PUL is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L500 PUL, 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 L500 PUL registered?

L500 PUL is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is L500 PUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 PUL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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