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BF12 VYX

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,105 mi
Last recorded67,105 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 VYX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 67,105 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 67,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.65mm left (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 62,401 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 58,760 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 53,960 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2022 48,694 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 43,058 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 40,103 miles

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

Rear axel corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2020 40,019 miles

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))

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 38,098 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 33,825 miles

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

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

very slight bind from both front brakes

Pass 16 Mar 2017 29,596 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 23,376 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 20,264 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 VYX is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red 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 VYX, 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 VYX registered?

BF12 VYX is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 VYX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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