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BD12 XHB

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,817 mi
Last recorded104,817 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 XHB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 104,817 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 98,991 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 94,885 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2024 94,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 87,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 87,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 82,956 miles

Rear Beam axle corroding

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,557 miles

Exhaust rear hangers heavily corroded but system secure

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 73,556 miles

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

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

Coolant leaking onto top of engine mount from either coolant bottle of pipe feeding bottle.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 63,050 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 63,050 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 50,802 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 50,802 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 37,140 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 31,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XHB is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XHB, 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 XHB registered?

BD12 XHB is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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