2012 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · FW11 RFW
2012 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 63,772 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,772 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FW11 RFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 63,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FW11 RFW 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 (FW11 RFW) between January 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FW11 RFW Mileage History
- 15/01/202456,467 mi
- 24/06/202458,159 mi+1,692 mi
- 06/06/202560,164 mi+2,005 mi
- 17/06/202663,771 mi+3,607 mi
- 18/06/202663,772 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,015 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat 500 (Type 312)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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