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BD12 XAP

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,776 mi
Last recorded79,776 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 XAP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 79,776 miles

covers /under trays fitted

o/s/f & n/s/f brake hose ferrules have corrosion

o/s/r & n/s/r brake hose ferrules have corrosion

rear axle has corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2024 69,734 miles

covers /under trays fitted

exhaust has blow

n/s/f lower ball joint has play

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 16 Dec 2024 69,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pedal pivot excessively tight brake caliper sticking (1.1.1 (a))

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

covers /under trays fitted

exhaust has blow

n/s/f lower ball joint has play

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 6 Jan 2024 62,230 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 61,296 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 61,296 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 60,660 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 60,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 57,749 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 53,737 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 53,352 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 52,017 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 51,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 47,025 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 36,414 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 26,368 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 26,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,567 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 XAP is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

BD12 XAP is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BD12 XAP safe to buy?

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