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BD62 ZBW

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,625 mi
Last recorded84,625 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 ZBW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 84,625 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 84,616 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 83,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside handbrake cable has one mounting bracket broken

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded and swollen (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

auxilliary belt noisy (squeals)

Fail 17 Oct 2024 83,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside handbrake cable has one mounting bracket broken

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded and swollen (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

auxilliary belt noisy (squeals)

Pass 13 Oct 2023 76,219 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust mid to rear clamp corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2022 70,127 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 61,965 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 61,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 54,838 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 50,320 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 45,587 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 42,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust mid to rear clamp detached but exhaust secure

Fail 14 Oct 2017 42,449 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

exhaust mid to rear clamp detached but exhaust secure

Pass 31 Oct 2016 39,627 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.70mm very close and also has nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front bumper damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2016 32,958 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.70mm very close and also has nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front bumper damaged

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 ZBW is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZBW, 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 ZBW registered?

BD62 ZBW is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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