MOT Status
ValidMileage
118,368 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion on and around rear beam axle and suspension
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread and several cuts in outer side wall but no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyres have several cuts in outer side walls but no cords exposed
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge of tread and several cuts in outer side wall but no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread and several cuts in outer side wall but no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyres have several cuts in outer side walls but no cords exposed
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.
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BD12 XAM 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 XAM, 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 XAM is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 June 2012.
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