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WL12 EHZ

2012 Fiat 500 L

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,435 mi
Last recorded91,435 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 EHZ
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 91,435 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush + offside rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 81,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush + offside rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 81,711 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush + offside rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 75,354 miles

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

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2023 75,354 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside drl light not working

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

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2022 70,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and signs of cracking but not yet too cords

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 9 Nov 2021 63,932 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,729 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 49,681 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 26 Apr 2019 49,681 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 May 2018 40,589 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 May 2017 32,329 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 May 2017 32,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 May 2016 24,794 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 24,794 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 17,085 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 17,085 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 17,026 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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WL12 EHZ 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 66.7%.

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 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 WL12 EHZ, 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 WL12 EHZ registered?

WL12 EHZ is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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