2012 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · BF12 VUL
2012 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 63,607 miles. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF12 VUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2026
- 63,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF12 VUL 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 (BF12 VUL) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2026 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 (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
BF12 VUL Mileage History
- 05/10/202346,645 mi
- 09/10/202450,870 mi+4,225 mi
- 22/10/202555,281 mi+4,411 mi
- 20/10/202663,607 mi+8,326 mi
- 23/10/202663,607 mi
Average of roughly 5,561 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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