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VD04 CHZ

2012 Fiat 500 L

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,746 mi
Last recorded100,746 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVD04 CHZ
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 100,746 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 99,622 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 99,622 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 99,314 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 99,314 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 98,140 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 82,739 miles

Nearside front suspension macpherson strut upper attachment has wear/movement but not considered excessive at this time.

Rear exhaust hanger corroded but system still secure.

Fail 18 Oct 2022 82,739 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front suspension macpherson strut upper attachment has wear/movement but not considered excessive at this time.

Rear exhaust hanger corroded but system still secure.

Pass 28 Sep 2021 75,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 68,575 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 68,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 61,697 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 27 Sep 2018 55,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

minor exhaust leak

Pass 13 Oct 2017 49,120 miles

wipers smearing (slight)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 44,088 miles

Coolant leak resevoir

Nearside Front tyre worn thin on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn thin on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2016 33,053 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 24,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 24,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VD04 CHZ 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 72.2%.

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 VD04 CHZ, 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 VD04 CHZ registered?

VD04 CHZ is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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