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BD12 XGF

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,751 mi
Last recorded97,751 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 XGF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 97,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 94,316 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top suspension mounting slight play (Both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides suspension arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 90,914 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 86,909 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 84,783 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,524 miles

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

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

Offside Front door handle detached at one end

Pass 20 Apr 2019 76,687 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 72,304 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 59,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroding

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2016 47,405 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 47,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 34,554 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 XGF is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD12 XGF registered?

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

Is BD12 XGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 XGF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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