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BF12 ZPO

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,549 mi
Last recorded93,549 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 ZPO
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 93,549 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 89,219 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 87,847 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 86,432 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil left and right (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the sidewall

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear left and tyre has a cuts on the sidewall

exhaust has a slight leak but not effecting the emission test

Fail 28 Feb 2023 86,429 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil left and right (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the sidewall

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear left and tyre has a cuts on the sidewall

exhaust has a slight leak but not effecting the emission test

Pass 2 Feb 2022 79,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear both tyre has cuts on the sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2021 73,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on the sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has cuts on the sidewall

Pass 30 Jan 2020 66,702 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,304 miles

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

both front tyres has cuts cracking on inner sidewall not to ply cords very close

Pass 30 Jun 2017 44,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 44,411 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 36,020 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Jul 2016 36,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Apr 2015 28,546 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 28,546 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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BF12 ZPO is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 43,902 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF12 ZPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF12 ZPO registered?

BF12 ZPO is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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