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WR12 JWV

2012 Fiat 500 L

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,501 mi
Last recorded53,501 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 JWV
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 53,501 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joins front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system rattling/knocking on body

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside brake pads half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front outer door handle broken but you can still open door with it

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper top mount nut/cup corroded

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken away

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 53,501 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced offside and nearside, lamps dropped below bumper (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not working locking up (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Washer motor working, wiper blades not checked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joins front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system rattling/knocking on body

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside brake pads half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front outer door handle broken but you can still open door with it

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper top mount nut/cup corroded

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken away

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 49,014 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 49,014 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 43,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 38,511 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 34,050 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 34,050 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 26,840 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 21,800 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 21,800 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 16,202 miles

radiator header tank return pipe cracked

Pass 26 May 2016 10,296 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2015 6,549 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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WR12 JWV is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WR12 JWV, 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 WR12 JWV registered?

WR12 JWV is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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The MOT history for WR12 JWV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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