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SM02 EMS

2012 Fiat 500 L

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,259 mi
Last recorded76,259 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 EMS
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 76,259 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn outer edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 70,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 70,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 65,158 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and outer skin of centre pipe corrored (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 57,671 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 25 Feb 2022 52,723 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 48,412 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 45,648 miles

complete exhaust system very corroded,not leaking time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2019 42,490 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 34,392 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 30,269 miles

UNDER-TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 5 Mar 2015 25,911 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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SM02 EMS is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SM02 EMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM02 EMS registered?

SM02 EMS is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is SM02 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 EMS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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