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VO12 OEG

2012 Fiat 500 L

Yellow Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,155 mi
Last recorded97,155 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 OEG
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 97,155 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 95,593 miles

under tarys fitted

Pass 17 May 2023 95,328 miles

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))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 93,536 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 93,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 88,183 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 88,179 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,884 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 84,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 80,194 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 80,194 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 73,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in bottom nearside of windscreen (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 73,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in bottom nearside of windscreen (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,479 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 62,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,558 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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 OEG is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Yellow with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OEG, 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 VO12 OEG registered?

VO12 OEG is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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