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BD12 LNT

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,334 mi
Last recorded84,334 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 84,334 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 84,333 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 77,119 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear clamps corroded . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides have significant lift when unladen . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Broken . (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable outer broken. (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 77,119 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear clamps corroded . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides have significant lift when unladen . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Broken . (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable outer broken. (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 67,253 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens broken

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

Rear axle beam heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 64,754 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 55,929 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 55,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 47,208 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 41,203 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 39,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

osr shock absorber upper bush deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2018 36,635 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 36,635 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 29,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and very bald inner edge worn close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 21,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 19,426 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 LNT 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 LNT, 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 LNT is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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