2012 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · FX12 YBM
2012 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 May 2012. Recorded mileage 68,259 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,259 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX12 YBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 68,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FX12 YBM 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 (FX12 YBM) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 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: Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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))”.
FX12 YBM Mileage History
- 13/06/202361,038 mi
- 14/06/202464,350 mi+3,312 mi
- 23/06/202565,655 mi+1,305 mi
- 18/06/202668,217 mi+2,562 mi
- 19/06/202668,259 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 2,393 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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