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BF12 VUH

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,025 mi
Last recorded95,025 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 95,025 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 85,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 78,600 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 70,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 60,262 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 48,010 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 41,911 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 40,899 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to exhaust back box

Fail 3 Nov 2018 40,869 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to exhaust back box

Pass 7 Oct 2017 34,620 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2016 28,018 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 22,480 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 22,480 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 19,248 miles

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 VUH is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUH, 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 VUH registered?

BF12 VUH is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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