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BD12 PWZ

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,022 mi
Last recorded83,022 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 83,022 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 83,022 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 78,513 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 78,513 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 74,865 miles

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

Underbody surface corrosion(frames and Suspension components)

Fail 8 Dec 2023 74,862 miles

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

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

Underbody surface corrosion(frames and Suspension components)

Pass 6 Jan 2023 71,941 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 71,941 miles

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

Coolant Leak (Thermostat Housing)

Pass 13 Jan 2022 70,185 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 66,496 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 66,485 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 55,051 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 55,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,739 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 35,215 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 30,219 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 25,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 25,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PWZ 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 61.1%.

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 PWZ, 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 PWZ registered?

BD12 PWZ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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