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BD61 UGP

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,215 mi
Last recorded72,215 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 UGP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 72,215 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear springs corroded

Rear wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre 2-3 mm

Fail 1 May 2025 72,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side mirror lower cover missing

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 67,791 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Casing Deteriorating

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Bracket Damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Wall Slight Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 67,791 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Casing Deteriorating

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Bracket Damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Wall Slight Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 61,954 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Inner Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Case Deteriated

Pass 1 Mar 2021 57,575 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer outer case deteriated and slightly blowin (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Handbrake securing bracket corroded and insecure but still acceptable

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 54,547 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 54,547 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 52,305 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 52,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 44,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 44,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 38,064 miles

Front tyres cracking with age

Offside Rear tyre cracking with age

Rear exhaust slightly deteiorated

Pass 18 Dec 2014 28,739 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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BD61 UGP is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BD61 UGP, 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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BD61 UGP is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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