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ML12 MXL

2012 Fiat Tribute

Silver Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,043 mi
Last recorded79,043 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Tribute37,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 MXL
MakeFiat
ModelTribute
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 79,043 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 79,018 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 74,166 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 74,162 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 74,158 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 74,042 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 68,966 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 65,996 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 65,996 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 63,787 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 58,368 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 54,133 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,378 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 45,949 miles

Dash indicators tell tale bulbs flashing fast but all outer indicator bulbs flashing normal

Fail 5 Apr 2016 45,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Dash indicators tell tale bulbs flashing fast but all outer indicator bulbs flashing normal

Pass 13 Apr 2015 41,305 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 41,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Tribute?

Based on 4,291 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
2,500
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
brake binding 16
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 10
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ML12 MXL is a 2012 Fiat Tribute in Silver with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 37,254 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 Tribute fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML12 MXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tribute typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat Tribute is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ML12 MXL registered?

ML12 MXL is a 2012 Fiat Tribute, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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