2012 Fiat 500 0.9L Petrol · BH08 BEA
2012 Fiat 500 (0.9L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 53,098 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BH08 BEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 53,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BH08 BEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Fiat 500 (BH08 BEA) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
BH08 BEA Mileage History
- 01/08/202442,679 mi
- 12/08/202543,839 mi+1,160 mi
- 27/08/202653,066 mi+9,227 mi
- 28/08/202653,082 mi+16 mi
- 08/09/202653,098 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 4,955 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat 500 (Type 312)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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