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BE12 JAM

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,975 mi
Last recorded93,975 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE12 JAM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 93,975 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 93,974 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 91,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Fail 26 Sep 2024 91,128 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Pass 9 Oct 2023 85,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 85,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 78,341 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 78,095 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 74,006 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

sump corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2021 62,077 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 62,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall also scuffed and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 59,993 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sump Corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 52,226 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Park brake requirements only just met

Rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 52,157 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Park brake requirements only just met

Rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 37,096 miles

front brake pads low

front lower suspension bushes starting to de-bond

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2017 23,181 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 20,774 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 18,191 miles

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2015 18,103 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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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BE12 JAM is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BE12 JAM, 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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BE12 JAM is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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