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SM61 CWD

2012 Fiat 500 L

Grey Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,125 mi
Last recorded102,125 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 CWD
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 102,125 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 93,393 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 93,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 74,582 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 74,551 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 55,109 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 55,106 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 41,937 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 41,937 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 39,307 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

Offside front wheel outer rim damaged.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs slightly corroded.

Offside rear tyre worn down to 1.8mm.

Slight blow from front of exhaust system.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearings.

Pass 4 Dec 2019 34,665 miles

Both rear bottom suspension coil springs corroded

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Engine oil weep

O/S windscreen chipped

O/S/R tyre tread low

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Fail 2 Dec 2019 34,655 miles

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

Both rear bottom suspension coil springs corroded

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Engine oil weep

O/S windscreen chipped

O/S/R tyre tread low

Slight blow from front exhaust section

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Some parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 30,386 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Exhaust blow from front section

Exhaust system generally corroded

Manufactures covers impede parts of the inspection

Nearside Wiper blade slightly split

O/S/R andN/S/F tyre treads low

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

Offside of windscreen chipped

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Fail 7 Dec 2018 30,382 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Exhaust blow from front section

Exhaust system generally corroded

Manufactures covers impede parts of the inspection

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Wiper blade slightly split

O/S/F daytime running lamp not working

O/S/R andN/S/F tyre treads low

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside of windscreen chipped

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 30 Aug 2017 22,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 17,932 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 17,797 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 16,014 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 16,014 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads getting low

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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SM61 CWD is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Grey with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SM61 CWD, 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 SM61 CWD registered?

SM61 CWD is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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