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YX12 ZZL

2012 Fiat 500 L

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,810 mi
Last recorded87,810 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 L48,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 ZZL
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 87,810 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Components

Fail 21 Aug 2025 87,805 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Components

Pass 12 Sep 2024 86,069 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 85,825 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 85,825 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 84,150 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 82,436 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 80,022 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 4 Sep 2018 77,552 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 56,912 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 38,961 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 24,075 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inside shoulder

Pass 5 Nov 2014 12,290 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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YX12 ZZL 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 84.6%.

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 YX12 ZZL, 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 YX12 ZZL registered?

YX12 ZZL is a 2012 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YX12 ZZL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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