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BF62 UWP

2012 Fiat 500

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,740 mi
Last recorded63,740 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 UWP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 63,740 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 59,781 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 59,781 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 55,405 miles

Offside Front Upper top mount has slight movement in

Fail 20 Jul 2023 55,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper top mount has slight movement in

Pass 4 Jul 2022 51,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 48,732 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 47,097 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 39,590 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 39,590 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 29,614 miles

Coolant level low on inspection

Pass 30 Jun 2017 22,628 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside front wheel binding slightly.

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 30 Jun 2017 22,628 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front wheel binding slightly.

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 18,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 14,756 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 14,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 UWP is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Purple with a 1,242cc 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 UWP, 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 UWP registered?

BF62 UWP is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is BF62 UWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 UWP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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