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BD12 HNM

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,921 mi
Last recorded121,921 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 121,921 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Top mount bush/bearing slight play

Pass 11 Dec 2024 117,627 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 117,627 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 115,889 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 108,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 108,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 96,098 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust mount excessively corroded but system adequately supported

Nearside Front DRL inop

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

Nearside indicator tell-tale and temp indicator illuminate when off-side indicator selected

Unable to open tailgate. Boot area inspected through rear seats

Fail 1 Mar 2022 96,091 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust mount excessively corroded but system adequately supported

Nearside Front DRL inop

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

Nearside indicator tell-tale and temp indicator illuminate when off-side indicator selected

Unable to open tailgate. Boot area inspected through rear seats

Pass 2 Mar 2021 83,292 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of any tread inner and damaged side wall

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

Offside Front tyre devoid of any tread inner

Fail 1 Mar 2021 83,285 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front disc pad wear wire disconnected

Nearside Front tyre devoid of any tread inner and damaged side wall

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

Offside Front tyre devoid of any tread inner

Pass 13 Jan 2020 71,844 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake cable mount broken

Fail 13 Jan 2020 71,844 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake cable mount broken

Offside door handle broken but still operating

Pass 3 Jan 2019 60,922 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 60,920 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 59,329 miles

NS and OS rear Spring hangars surface corrosion

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable outer casing damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 47,972 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 40,623 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 38,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HNM is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HNM, 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 HNM is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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