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BF12 XPC

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,647 mi
Last recorded59,647 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 59,647 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front top strut bracket corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust back box deteriorating and corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2025 56,703 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear axle Corroded, not seriously weakened

rear exhaust box outer skin

Fail 11 Aug 2025 56,702 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear axle Corroded, not seriously weakened

rear exhaust box outer skin

Pass 9 Aug 2024 53,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2024 53,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 50,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear silencer outer casing loose

Pass 3 Aug 2022 48,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 48,053 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 43,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 41,061 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2019 30,895 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 30,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 26,354 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 24,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 17,424 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 16,114 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 XPC is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White 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 XPC, 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 XPC registered?

BF12 XPC is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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