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BD62 VXL

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,841 mi
Last recorded86,841 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 VXL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 86,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 84,643 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 82,199 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 82,199 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 79,181 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 79,181 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 75,397 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 115,519 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 53,362 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer u clamp missing but is secure due to corroseion (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test multiple mirror hangers blocking drivers view ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

advise damage to n/s/f and n/s/r but no sharp edges

coolant radiator is insecure due to damage and possibly leaking

Fail 14 May 2019 53,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure main beam lamp unit not secure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer u clamp missing but is secure due to corroseion (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test multiple mirror hangers blocking drivers view ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

advise damage to n/s/f and n/s/r but no sharp edges

coolant radiator is insecure due to damage and possibly leaking

Pass 15 May 2018 34,932 miles

Offside Front wiper rubber split

front tyres have slight cuts to inner side wall

Pass 19 May 2017 15,761 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 8,108 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 8,107 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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BD62 VXL 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 71.4%.

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 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

BD62 VXL is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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