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BD62 ZZO

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,487 mi
Last recorded78,487 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 78,487 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads of rears perished with cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine sump corroded & looks oily

Fail 24 Apr 2026 78,486 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s/r top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box in poor cond corroded & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads of rears perished with cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine sump corroded & looks oily

Pass 29 Apr 2025 75,352 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads of rears perished with cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine sump corroded & looks oily

Fail 29 Apr 2025 75,352 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s/r top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads of rears perished with cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine sump corroded & looks oily

Pass 10 May 2024 73,758 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 73,756 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 70,873 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 61,774 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 61,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in center of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 56,110 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components ( brake pipes & fuel )

Pass 11 Sep 2020 53,257 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 47,555 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 38,608 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 31,619 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 22,940 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 21,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 ZZO 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 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 ZZO, 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 ZZO registered?

BD62 ZZO is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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