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XX08 MED

2012 Fiat 500 L

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,801 mi
Last recorded72,801 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX08 MED
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 72,801 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 72,801 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 69,124 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 66,485 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 66,474 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 63,868 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 60,762 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 58,479 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush debonding

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Slight free play in both front upper strut mountings

Pass 16 May 2020 56,943 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 47,330 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 40,035 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 40,035 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 31,669 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 31,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,746 miles

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 23 Mar 2015 19,045 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 19,045 miles

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

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

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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XX08 MED is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XX08 MED, 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 XX08 MED registered?

XX08 MED is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is XX08 MED safe to buy?

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