2012 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · Y33 CAH
2012 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 44,151 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,151 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y33 CAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 44,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y33 CAH 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 (Y33 CAH) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
Y33 CAH Mileage History
- 18/10/202237,905 mi
- 27/10/202340,378 mi+2,473 mi
- 27/10/202340,378 mi
- 29/10/202442,227 mi+1,849 mi
- 20/10/202544,151 mi+1,924 mi
Average of roughly 2,077 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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