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XX05 MEG

2012 Fiat 500 L

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,449 mi
Last recorded18,449 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX05 MEG
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 18,449 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 18,447 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 18,447 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall of tyre splitting. 185/55 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 18,379 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 18,356 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished near bead and split 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2017 15,033 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 13,975 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 10,542 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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XX05 MEG is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XX05 MEG, 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 XX05 MEG registered?

XX05 MEG is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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