2012 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · EF62 DZJ
2012 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 84,741 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF62 DZJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
- 84,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF62 DZJ 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 (EF62 DZJ) between October 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 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 (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EF62 DZJ Mileage History
- 02/10/202379,621 mi
- 03/10/202379,630 mi+9 mi
- 18/03/202583,675 mi+4,045 mi
- 18/03/202583,675 mi
- 21/03/202684,741 mi+1,066 mi
Average of roughly 2,075 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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