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BD12 XHS

2012 Fiat 500 C

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,820 mi
Last recorded65,820 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 XHS
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 65,820 miles

Drivers door exterior handle broken but still can be opened

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both close to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper mounts worn (5.3.2 (c))

Handbrake cables deteriorated

Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 61,005 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both top mounts/bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 57,662 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Front Outer door handle damaged but functional

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 55,643 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 53,018 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 51,890 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 51,827 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 51,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 51,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 48,918 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 44,895 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

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

Off side rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Jul 2018 44,893 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Evidence of coolant leak

Front brake discs corroded and worn

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

Off side rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2017 36,377 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 32,695 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 30,565 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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BD12 XHS is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 46,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD12 XHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD12 XHS is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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