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BD12 FWH

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,619 mi
Last recorded36,619 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 FWH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 36,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Auxiliary belt cracking.

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

Coolant level was low.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 34,217 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

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

Coolant leak around expansion bottle

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 31,246 miles

Coolant level very low, leak from coolant bottle area.

Front Both front shock absorbers corroded.

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure Lower lamp in bumper. (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 29,349 miles

Coolant leak from coolant bottle

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 29,349 miles

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

Coolant leak from coolant bottle

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 28,803 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 28,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 28,282 miles

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

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

Coolant leak From expansion tank hose.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 27,915 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 27,474 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 26,781 miles

Coolant leak from bottle and pipe

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 25,797 miles

Coolant leak around expansion bottle

Fail 29 Jun 2017 25,797 miles

Coolant leak around expansion bottle

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 23,486 miles

nail in osr tyre

possible engine misfire

Fail 2 Jul 2016 23,486 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in osr tyre

possible engine misfire

Pass 25 Jun 2015 19,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2015 19,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre is worn on edges 2mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offfside front tyre is worn on edges 2mm

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 FWH is a 2012 Fiat 500 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 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 FWH, 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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BD12 FWH is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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