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BD12 FXL

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,102 mi
Last recorded102,102 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 FXL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 102,102 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 102,102 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 91,510 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 81,477 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 81,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 73,328 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 73,306 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine/gearbox stabilizer bush worn. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area.195/45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear unable to fully inspect nearside rear seatbelt due to babyseat.

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 66,107 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 66,079 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak

exhaust flexi damage and clamp missing

exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2021 53,790 miles

Coolant leak top pipe loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear Inner tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre cracks around tread area

Fail 16 Mar 2021 53,790 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak top pipe loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre cracks around tread area

Pass 6 Mar 2020 47,445 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 47,445 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 36,820 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 36,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 24,075 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 18,608 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 14,059 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 14,058 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 10,328 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 FXL is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

BD12 FXL is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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