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BF12 VUV

2012 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,666 mi
Last recorded50,666 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 VUV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 50,666 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 47,533 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 45,193 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 42,283 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 39,991 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 36,312 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 34,109 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 28,398 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 23,347 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 19,278 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 15,443 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 12,610 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 VUV is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VUV, 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

How do I check the history of BF12 VUV?

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What year was BF12 VUV registered?

BF12 VUV is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is BF12 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 VUV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF12 VUV have outstanding finance?

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