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BD12 XHR

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,162 mi
Last recorded74,162 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 74,162 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 74,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 64,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 May 2025 64,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 54,703 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 54,700 miles

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working No rear stop lamps working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 45,039 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 40,712 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 37,286 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 37,285 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 33,082 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 33,082 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 24,766 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 19,163 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 13,699 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 9,519 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 9,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XHR is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 XHR, 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 XHR is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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