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A20 BLH

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,958 mi
Last recorded33,958 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 BLH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 33,958 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 33,956 miles

Offside Rear Axle fractured Spring hanger. (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2024 32,452 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 30,297 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 28,291 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 25,218 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 25,213 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 22,804 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 20,666 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 17,418 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 15,012 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 12,331 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted,obscuring some items.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 9,986 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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A20 BLH is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 46,837 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 BLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A20 BLH registered?

A20 BLH is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is A20 BLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 BLH 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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