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BF12 ZPR

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,672 mi
Last recorded76,672 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 76,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jul 2025 76,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2024 72,475 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 72,475 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2023 60,694 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 50,720 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 42,960 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 27 May 2021 42,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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 1 Jun 2020 39,040 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 37,168 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 34,181 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 31,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has non repairable puncture 185/55 R15 82H

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 31,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has non repairable puncture 185/55 R15 82H

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2016 28,796 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 24,886 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 ZPR is a 2012 Fiat 500 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 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 ZPR, 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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BF12 ZPR is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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