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BD12 FWL

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,781 mi
Last recorded55,781 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 FWL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 55,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 51,482 miles

Exhaust Flex and Middle Box Damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2024 51,263 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Flex and Middle Box Damaged

rear suspension Corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 49,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid-section silencer, front. (6.1.2 (a))

Under-vehicle, exhaust flexible joint (front) slightly damaged. No minor leaks from this section at time of test.

Fail 21 Sep 2023 49,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid-section silencer, front. (6.1.2 (a))

Under-vehicle, exhaust flexible joint (front) slightly damaged. No minor leaks from this section at time of test.

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 43,784 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 36,871 miles

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

Coolant level below minimum

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 32,631 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 28,806 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 28,765 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 24,874 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 24,825 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 24,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 21,792 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 21,723 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 14,625 miles

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 12,936 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 FWL is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 900cc 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 FWL, 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 FWL registered?

BD12 FWL is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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