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BF12 XMU

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,720 mi
Last recorded37,720 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 37,720 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 36,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 34,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2022 33,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 31,421 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2021 31,421 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 30,459 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 28,913 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 27,757 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 26,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 21,443 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 16,471 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 XMU is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XMU, 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 XMU registered?

BF12 XMU is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BF12 XMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 XMU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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