MOT Status
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Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both replace them soon (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WEARING ON THE INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust box deteriated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust box deteriated
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coolant leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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BD12 FXY is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red 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 FXY, 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 FXY is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 June 2012.
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