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SM12 FYU

2012 Fiat 500 L

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,460 mi
Last recorded130,460 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 FYU
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 130,460 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 130,460 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 124,828 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 116,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 116,336 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure cable mount rotted thru (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable axle rotted thru @spring seats (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 109,107 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 106,072 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 106,024 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheelbearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 104,018 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 79,524 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 79,522 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp missing at rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 59,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has a nail in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has a nail in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust centre silencer is corroded.

Fail 2 Jul 2018 59,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top bush badly worn. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top bush is badly worn. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has a nail in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has a nail in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust centre silencer is corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 41,588 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 41,588 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre is scrubbed on inner and outer edges and getting close to limit.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre is scrubbed on inner and outer edges and getting close to limit.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,426 miles

advise n/s/f tyre due to small tear on sidewall, no cord showing

Fail 3 Jun 2016 23,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise n/s/f tyre due to small tear on sidewall, no cord showing

advise wipers torn

Pass 3 Jun 2015 17,848 miles

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

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

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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SM12 FYU is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SM12 FYU, 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 SM12 FYU registered?

SM12 FYU is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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