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WV12 GVJ

2012 Fiat 500 L

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,889 mi
Last recorded68,889 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 GVJ
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 68,889 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 67,169 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 62,141 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 55,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 50,995 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 50,891 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 44,120 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Apr 2019 33,412 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 33,410 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 28,395 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 25,201 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 21,702 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 15,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 15,816 miles

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

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 GVJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV12 GVJ registered?

WV12 GVJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is WV12 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 GVJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV12 GVJ have outstanding finance?

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