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BD12 HLG

2012 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,317 mi
Last recorded109,317 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 HLG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 109,317 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 109,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 102,590 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 99,050 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 93,268 miles

slight blow/leak from exhaust manifold or gasket( behind heat shield)

Pass 31 May 2019 78,876 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 68,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2018 67,454 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 58,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre is perished and treads wearing low

Pass 27 May 2016 48,012 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 29 May 2015 30,194 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 HLG is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLG, 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 HLG registered?

BD12 HLG is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is BD12 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 HLG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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