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BG12 UNB

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,674 mi
Last recorded63,674 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 UNB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 63,674 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 62,336 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 57,196 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 57,196 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 55,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 53,661 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 53,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 51,044 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2020 51,042 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2019 45,261 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 40,291 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition but not blowing

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Nov 2017 36,605 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 33,817 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 33,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 27,478 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 21,445 miles

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

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 UNB is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UNB, 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 UNB registered?

BG12 UNB is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is BG12 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 UNB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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