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VE12 XCS

2012 Fiat 500 L

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,570 mi
Last recorded88,570 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 XCS
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 88,570 miles

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

Rear underbody corrosion (beam axle)

Pass 19 Sep 2024 81,304 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 75,708 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 70,660 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 70,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 61,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 57,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 57,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 51,152 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 51,152 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 42,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken and loose inside spring

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 34,773 miles

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components, time of test

Fail 21 Jun 2017 34,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components, time of test

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,667 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 23,972 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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VE12 XCS is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VE12 XCS, 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 VE12 XCS registered?

VE12 XCS is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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