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BD62 DHC

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,223 mi
Last recorded78,223 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 DHC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 78,223 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 78,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 74,188 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 68,171 miles

Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 68,171 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level low

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 64,379 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 64,379 miles

Exhaust system insecure pipe clamp dislodged and an arm corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 61,377 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

front flexi exhaust pipe deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2020 58,906 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 55,659 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres approaching wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber upper bushs wearing/perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 55,659 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres approaching wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber upper bushs wearing/perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 49,170 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 49,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 42,710 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 32,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear middle to back exhaust box joint slightly blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 18,218 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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BD62 DHC is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BD62 DHC, 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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BD62 DHC is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 December 2012.

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