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LA52 XXX

2011 Fiat 500 L

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,987 mi
Last recorded80,987 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 L49,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 XXX
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 80,987 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Clutch valve (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake only just meeting requirements. Adjustment/repair recommended.

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 80,987 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Clutch valve (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake only just meeting requirements. Adjustment/repair recommended.

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 76,704 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 76,704 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front and n/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2023 68,908 miles

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

Offside Parking brake not working as well as it should, further investigation required.

Pass 12 Apr 2022 66,728 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 66,589 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 66,589 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 61,551 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 61,551 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 53,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 44,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear axle rusted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,620 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 39,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 35,928 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 30,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front washer jet not hitting the screen

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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LA52 XXX is a 2011 Fiat 500 L in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 49,176 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 LA52 XXX, 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 15 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA52 XXX is a 2011 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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