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BD62 ZBJ

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,350 mi
Last recorded87,350 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 87,350 miles

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Outer sill has damage

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a and b (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

front too rear brake pipes fitted behind covers can't inspect fully

rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2024 87,346 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Outer sill has damage

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a and b (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

front too rear brake pipes fitted behind covers can't inspect fully

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 80,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust section corroded

front flexi section of exhaust deteriorated

rear axle corroded

underbody covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2023 80,099 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust section corroded

front flexi section of exhaust deteriorated

rear axle corroded

underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2022 69,623 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Fail 16 May 2022 69,623 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

parking brake has slight imbalance

Pass 19 Apr 2021 63,761 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

parking brake has slight imbalance

Fail 16 Apr 2021 63,761 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

parking brake has slight imbalance

Pass 22 Feb 2020 59,970 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 59,477 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 56,025 miles

Offside Outer door handle loose

Pass 11 Nov 2017 48,104 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 38,292 miles

drivers door handle loose

Pass 14 Nov 2015 27,749 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 ZBJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red 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 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ registered?

BD62 ZBJ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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