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BF12 VZS

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,977 mi
Last recorded84,977 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 VZS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 84,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle / suspension beam has surface corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2026 84,966 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle / suspension beam has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2025 82,621 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 72,173 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 63,193 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 56,836 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 53,886 miles

Offside sill damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2020 51,072 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 44,780 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear number plats slightly discoulerd advise replacment

Pass 21 Feb 2018 36,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread low on edges.

Offside Front Tyre tread low on inner edge.

Fail 21 Feb 2018 36,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread low on edges.

Offside Front Tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 32,061 miles

Exhaust Corrosion

Rear Shocker Bushes Slightly Perished

Pass 14 Mar 2016 24,728 miles

corrosion exhaust rear

Pass 7 Apr 2015 20,350 miles

play in front suspension tops

Fail 4 Apr 2015 20,350 miles

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

play in front suspension tops

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 VZS is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

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

Is BF12 VZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 VZS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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