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VA12 MJY

2012 Fiat 500 L

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,024 mi
Last recorded38,024 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 MJY
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 38,024 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 38,001 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 36,253 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 30,782 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 27,466 miles

both front shockers corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 23,934 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 20,940 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 17,288 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 12,966 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 11,281 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 6,368 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 2,367 miles

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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VA12 MJY is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in White 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 VA12 MJY, 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 VA12 MJY registered?

VA12 MJY is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is VA12 MJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 MJY 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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