2012 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · JL11 BYL
2012 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 51,493 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JL11 BYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 51,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JL11 BYL 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 (JL11 BYL) between September 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 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 (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
JL11 BYL Mileage History
- 19/09/202341,939 mi
- 10/09/202447,224 mi+5,285 mi
- 10/09/202447,224 mi
- 07/03/202549,912 mi+2,688 mi
- 18/02/202651,493 mi+1,581 mi
Average of roughly 3,952 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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