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BD62 VXO

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,402 mi
Last recorded80,402 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 VXO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 80,402 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Outer cable split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Damp /leaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Top strut cup rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Outer cable split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both slight (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 76,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2024 76,273 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing but still secure

Pass 12 Dec 2023 72,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively front pads approx 3000 miles (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing, exhaust secure.

Rear tyres 3mm

Pass 15 Dec 2022 68,594 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 68,594 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 58,511 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 58,511 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 50,693 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 50,693 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Multiple lights on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 45,372 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 28,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 2 May 2017 21,145 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 21,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2016 8,712 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 7,494 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VXO is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VXO, 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 VXO registered?

BD62 VXO is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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