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BD12 FXZ

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,164 mi
Last recorded70,164 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 70,164 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 5 Feb 2026 70,164 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 61,509 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 61,508 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 57,557 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush worn borderline pass advise attention asap (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area advise attention asap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

noise detected on gearbox when tested and driven advise attention asap

Pass 25 Jan 2023 51,331 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 45,507 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 42,890 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020
Pass 20 Mar 2019 38,911 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 34,050 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 34,050 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 29,614 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Wiper blades torn at edges

Pass 11 Mar 2016 24,271 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front. Offside front bordertline decision (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 24,271 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 18,831 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 FXZ 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 75%.

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 FXZ, 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 FXZ registered?

BD12 FXZ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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