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BF12 AVO

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,847 mi
Last recorded57,847 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 AVO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 57,847 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 50,792 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 50,792 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 47,829 miles

ribbed belt splitting

Nearside Front seat belt requires attention not easy to pull out

Fail 18 Apr 2024 47,829 miles

Nearside Front seat belt requires attention not easy to pull out

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

ribbed belt splitting

Pass 14 Apr 2023 45,783 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 45,783 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 41,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear pulling away from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear pulling away from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant bottle empty

Pass 25 Mar 2021 38,788 miles

Coolant low

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 38,788 miles

Coolant low

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 35,096 miles

coolant below minimum

offside wing mirror unit loose

Fail 26 Mar 2020 35,096 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Body component likely to become detached fog light unit (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant below minimum

offside wing mirror unit loose

Fail 26 Mar 2020 35,096 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Body component likely to become detached fog light unit (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside wing mirror unit loose

Pass 12 Mar 2019 31,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 31,464 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap insecure (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 28,711 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 25,675 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 21,911 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,180 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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BF12 AVO 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 BF12 AVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF12 AVO registered?

BF12 AVO is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BF12 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 AVO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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