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YR12 EFD

2012 Fiat 500 L

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,172 mi
Last recorded54,172 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 EFD
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 54,172 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 53,351 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 50,191 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 47,743 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 47,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 42,579 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 42,558 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 35,824 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 31,550 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 31,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 27,146 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 16,342 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 4,001 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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YR12 EFD is a 2012 Fiat 500 L in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YR12 EFD, 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 YR12 EFD registered?

YR12 EFD is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is YR12 EFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 EFD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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