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BF12 XLL

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,479 mi
Last recorded92,479 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 92,479 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 86,950 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 78,387 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 9 May 2024 78,378 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer pipe has a small hole and baffle inside loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 71,765 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 71,765 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 66,049 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 60,676 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 60,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front DRL not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 54,478 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 47,342 miles

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

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

Rear rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 40,028 miles

Exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 32,278 miles

rear silencer rusted

Fail 13 Apr 2017 32,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear silencer rusted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 22,686 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 XLL is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XLL, 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 XLL registered?

BF12 XLL is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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