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BF62 SZT

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,273 mi
Last recorded81,273 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 SZT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 81,273 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 81,272 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2024 78,431 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 78,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 75,680 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 73,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 73,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 73,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 71,304 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 71,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre next to sidewall ()

Pass 27 Sep 2019 59,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 44,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 35,119 miles

Front BOTH tyres on inner walls showing signs of tears but no cords showing at time of inspection

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre has nail

Offside Rear brake noisy whilst being roller brake tested. Function / efficiency not impaired at time of inspection

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Fail 20 Oct 2017 35,119 miles

Front BOTH tyres on inner walls showing signs of tears but no cords showing at time of inspection

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low PRS: both adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre has nail

Offside Rear brake noisy whilst being roller brake tested. Function / efficiency not impaired at time of inspection

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 25 Oct 2016 33,307 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,479 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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BF62 SZT is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF62 SZT, 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 BF62 SZT registered?

BF62 SZT is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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