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BD12 XAU

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,282 mi
Last recorded93,282 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 93,282 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 84,025 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 78,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 76,763 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 73,721 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 71,372 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 66,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine misfire ?

Fail 23 Dec 2019 66,407 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working DIPPED BEAM (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine misfire ?

engine oil low at time of test TOPPED UP

Pass 19 Dec 2018 58,173 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

idle speed erratic when I tested on emission machine idle was ok left for long periods idle speed erratic

Pass 27 Dec 2017 51,119 miles

engine has running issues - does not idle & cuts out

large screw in nearside rear inner tyre shoulder & damage on sidewall 195/55/16

Fail 27 Dec 2017 51,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine has running issues - does not idle & cuts out

front brake discs worn & lipped

large screw in nearside rear inner tyre shoulder & damage on sidewall 195/55/16

Pass 21 Dec 2016 41,859 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 41,859 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 30,701 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,049 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 23,950 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads are getting low

front tyres have cuts in and are wearing on the inner edges

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 XAU is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red 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 XAU, 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 XAU is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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