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VO12 JFF

2012 Fiat 500 L

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,746 mi
Last recorded78,746 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 JFF
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 78,746 miles

Both front headlamps lens faded

Front Both brake disc,s slightly corroded on inside edge

Front Both side,s upper shock mounts have play

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi outer shield has slight damage

Hand brake travel high

Lamp in tail gate not working

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on the end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 21 Aug 2024 75,537 miles

Front Both side's upper shock mounts have play

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Lamp in tail gate not working

Rear Suspension beam very corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 71,775 miles

Front Both upper mounts have free play

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

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

Rear Exhaust clamp very corroded

Rear axle beam very corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 67,557 miles

advised slight buckle osf road wheel

advised top shock mounts have free play

Fail 9 Sep 2022 67,557 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

advised slight buckle osf road wheel

advised top shock mounts have free play

Pass 6 Sep 2021 62,865 miles

advised both rear tyres worn low and perished cracking

advised engine cover fitted

advised osr wheel slight damaged

advised sill cover fitted

advised so ns front top shock mounts worn

Fail 2 Sep 2021 62,844 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

advised both rear tyres worn low and perished cracking

advised engine cover fitted

advised osr wheel slight damaged

advised sill cover fitted

advised so ns front top shock mounts worn

Pass 7 Sep 2020 59,202 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Fail 18 Aug 2020 58,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 51,552 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides, top bushes, (5.3.2 (c))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 40,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust is corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2017 34,745 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre balding on inner edge. 195/45/16 84V

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 29,688 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 29,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 26,677 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall no cords showing

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 17,773 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 17,773 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VO12 JFF is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VO12 JFF, 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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VO12 JFF is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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