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BG12 KKY

2012 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,747 mi
Last recorded84,747 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 KKY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 84,747 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 81,879 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2022 81,874 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 77,209 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin and corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2021 77,205 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin and corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 71,382 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STARTING TO CRACK IN OUTER TREAD PATTERN. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED.

Fail 5 Dec 2020 71,382 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO WEAR LOW ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STARTING TO CRACK IN OUTER TREAD PATTERN. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED.

Pass 6 Dec 2019 64,918 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 62,844 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front door handle insecure

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2018 59,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 59,097 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 54,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear handbrake cables casing split

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,460 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 41,481 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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BG12 KKY is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG12 KKY, 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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BG12 KKY is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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