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BG12 UGU

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,146 mi
Last recorded69,146 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 UGU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 69,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber lower mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 May 2025 66,220 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 63,278 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 59,422 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 56,046 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 52,325 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 52,325 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 49,150 miles

Front Both front indicators partially obscured by eye brows

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs have a slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (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 Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 46,194 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test fluffy dice in drivers view

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seat belts no fully checked due to items on seat

Pass 26 Jun 2018 41,829 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 37,898 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 33,262 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,320 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 19,399 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 UGU is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UGU, 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 BG12 UGU registered?

BG12 UGU is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is BG12 UGU safe to buy?

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