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BF12 XPD

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,149 mi
Last recorded62,149 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 62,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 56,427 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 56,427 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 51,960 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 47,451 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 47,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 42,957 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 40,842 miles

back box deteriorated

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020 40,840 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box deteriorated

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 39,334 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 36,848 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 34,409 miles

both rear tyres cracking around inner sidewalls

Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,403 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,528 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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 XPD 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 78.6%.

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 XPD, 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 XPD registered?

BF12 XPD is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is BF12 XPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 XPD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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