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BD12 XGJ

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,598 mi
Last recorded82,598 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 82,598 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 80,163 miles

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

Offside Rear brake lamp inop

Fail 14 Jul 2025 80,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake lamp inop

Pass 8 Jul 2024 74,461 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 74,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 69,578 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 69,578 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 66,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight damage to front wing and bumper

Pass 14 Jul 2021 64,061 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 64,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Scratch threw drivers view. (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 51,596 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 51,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 41,342 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 41,342 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 33,978 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 33,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached UPPER MOUNTING (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached UPPER MOUNTING (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 29,756 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 29,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 24,458 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 24,458 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 20,101 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XGJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?

BD12 XGJ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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