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BF12 DVW

2012 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,581 mi
Last recorded51,581 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 DVW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 51,581 miles

Boot switch not working but still accessible

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 49,864 miles

Boot switch not working but still accessible

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Dec 2023 47,478 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft mount lose

Fail 29 Dec 2023 47,478 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft mount lose

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 45,991 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 45,990 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 43,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (lower coils) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front number plate cracked

front shock absorbers top mounts both covers corroded (offside full of water)

Fail 14 Dec 2021 43,284 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (lower coils) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front number plate cracked

front shock absorbers top mounts both covers corroded (offside full of water)

offside front day time running light not working

Pass 16 Dec 2020 38,816 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi worn and rear box corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 34,323 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running light inoperative

rear exhaust silencer corroded

windscreen wiper blades touch in operation

Fail 26 Jun 2019 34,323 miles

Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck, unable to inspect (7.1.2 (c))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Offside Front daytime running light inoperative

windscreen wiper blades touch in operation

Pass 10 Jan 2019 33,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 Jan 2018 32,865 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 32,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 28,704 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 28,703 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated noise when rotated (2.6.1)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 23,607 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 21,562 miles

exhaust back box detereating

Fail 7 Mar 2015 21,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box detereating

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 DVW is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Grey 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 DVW, 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 DVW registered?

BF12 DVW is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is BF12 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 DVW 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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