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BG12 XWP

2012 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,805 mi
Last recorded39,805 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500C43,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 XWP
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 39,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top shock absorber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top shock absorber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2025 36,340 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2024 29,003 miles

Some corrosion to suspension components

Fail 12 Jun 2024 28,915 miles

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

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

Some corrosion to suspension components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner edge (both front) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 23,970 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 23,970 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 18,717 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 13,818 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 May 2020 10,980 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 10,341 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has a slight lift at upper support bearing assembly

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 23 May 2018 9,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked / stone chipped (0.1 (b))

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 18 May 2017 8,132 miles

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 7 Jun 2016 6,712 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 5,196 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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BG12 XWP is a 2012 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 43,902 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG12 XWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG12 XWP registered?

BG12 XWP is a 2012 Fiat 500C, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is BG12 XWP safe to buy?

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