2012 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · GU12 UEB
2012 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 101,097 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GU12 UEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 101,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU12 UEB 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 (GU12 UEB) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front. It would appears some form of lens buffing maybe required (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
GU12 UEB Mileage History
- 15/08/202287,640 mi
- 11/09/202394,286 mi+6,646 mi
- 22/09/202394,295 mi+9 mi
- 06/09/202499,033 mi+4,738 mi
- 04/09/2025101,097 mi+2,064 mi
Average of roughly 4,404 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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