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BF12 AWJ

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,517 mi
Last recorded81,517 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 AWJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 81,517 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 81,496 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn - 185/55/15 82v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 79,038 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 79,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 73,530 miles

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

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

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

boot will not open

Fail 2 Jul 2024 73,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

boot will not open

Pass 14 Jul 2023 69,905 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 65,676 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 65,675 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 65,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 65,635 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 59,855 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 49,082 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 49,082 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Engine oil low

Pass 27 Feb 2018 38,285 miles

back box corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 35,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2016 26,482 miles

front wipers worn

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2015 20,798 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)

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 AWJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AWJ, 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 BF12 AWJ registered?

BF12 AWJ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is BF12 AWJ safe to buy?

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