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WN12 FSE

2012 Fiat 500 L

Yellow Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,467 mi
Last recorded70,467 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 FSE
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 70,467 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 70,467 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 63,190 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 59,410 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 55,138 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 51,198 miles

Exhaust front hanger by flexy section heavily corroded

Front shock absorber cases corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2022 51,198 miles

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

Exhaust front hanger by flexy section heavily corroded

Front shock absorber cases corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 47,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

both offside tyre valves worn

Pass 12 Mar 2020 46,647 miles

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

both offside tyre valves cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2019 44,477 miles

Front brake discs worn on inner face

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 44,477 miles

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

Front brake discs worn on inner face

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,165 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 39,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 33,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 33,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,624 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 24,834 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2015 24,834 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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WN12 FSE is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Yellow 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 WN12 FSE, 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 WN12 FSE registered?

WN12 FSE is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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