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WV12 EZH

2012 Fiat 500 L

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,800 mi
Last recorded74,800 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 EZH
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 74,800 miles

front inner brake discs corroded

rear axel corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2026 74,800 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

front inner brake discs corroded

rear axel corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 72,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear axel corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2024 68,046 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 68,046 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 64,069 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 58,458 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 54,157 miles

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

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 49,678 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2020 49,677 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2019 45,579 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 45,579 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 41,438 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 41,438 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,078 miles

Coolant leak ()

high level brake light inop

Fail 8 Mar 2017 36,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre worn

high level brake light inop

Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,077 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,517 miles

advise front tyres worn on 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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WV12 EZH is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Black 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 WV12 EZH, 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 WV12 EZH registered?

WV12 EZH is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WV12 EZH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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