2012 Fiat 500 0.9L Petrol · DN12 UCH
2012 Fiat 500 (0.9L, petrol). First registered 22 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 62,638 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN12 UCH Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 62,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN12 UCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Fiat 500 (DN12 UCH) between July 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
DN12 UCH Mileage History
- 16/07/201515,927 mi
- 16/07/201515,927 mi
- 12/07/201622,514 mi+6,587 mi
- 11/07/201728,356 mi+5,842 mi
- 14/07/201833,976 mi+5,620 mi
- 15/07/201939,315 mi+5,339 mi
- 16/07/201939,346 mi+31 mi
- 11/01/202146,428 mi+7,082 mi
- 24/01/202246,936 mi+508 mi
- 19/01/202352,093 mi+5,157 mi
- 19/01/202352,093 mi
- 18/01/202457,609 mi+5,516 mi
- 19/01/202457,609 mi
- 15/01/202562,106 mi+4,497 mi
- 15/01/202562,106 mi
- 21/04/202662,638 mi+532 mi
Average of roughly 4,339 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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