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BD12 BYB

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,918 mi
Last recorded84,918 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 BYB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 84,918 miles

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

axle corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2024 82,341 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 78,655 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 78,647 miles

Driver's door catch insecure Drivers door handle insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stonechips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 77,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension top mount has play

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 77,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension top mount has play

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 74,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.86 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.06 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 71,687 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Handle insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust flexi-pipe heavily deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 71,687 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Handle insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust flexi-pipe heavily deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 63,134 miles

Nearside Rear silecer outer shield corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 63,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear silecer outer shield corroded

triangle light on at dash

Pass 10 May 2018 51,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth inner edge 175/65/14

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 36,898 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 36,898 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure 14" (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure 24" (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,141 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 18,550 miles

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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BD12 BYB is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD12 BYB, 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 BD12 BYB registered?

BD12 BYB is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is BD12 BYB safe to buy?

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