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BD62 VXJ

2012 Fiat 500

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,535 mi
Last recorded81,535 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 VXJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 81,535 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 79,170 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2025 79,170 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 76,557 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2024 76,557 miles

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 74,518 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 74,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2022 72,032 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 65,454 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 65,224 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 65,224 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 55,687 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 55,687 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 49,045 miles

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

rear exhaust box to centre pipe clamp missing

Pass 7 Dec 2017 44,733 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 44,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 35,317 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 22,416 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 VXJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD62 VXJ, 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 BD62 VXJ registered?

BD62 VXJ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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