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BF12 VYU

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,029 mi
Last recorded69,029 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 69,029 miles

Nearside door handle broken (but opens as intended )

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 67,625 miles

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

Nearside door handle broken but opens as intended

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 66,433 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 65,203 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 63,595 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 63,595 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 62,444 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 61,236 miles

Offside Front door handle insecure (but will open)

Pass 7 Apr 2019 59,626 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 59,623 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone / Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 51,416 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 44,707 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 44,707 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 36,718 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 27,964 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 VYU is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYU, 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 VYU registered?

BF12 VYU is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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