2012 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · LG12 RNA
2012 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 96,120 miles. MOT valid until 15 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,120 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.
LG12 RNA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2026
- 96,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG12 RNA 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 (LG12 RNA) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 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: Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LG12 RNA Mileage History
- 01/03/202483,839 mi
- 26/02/202594,340 mi+10,501 mi
- 26/02/202594,340 mi
- 17/05/202696,120 mi+1,780 mi
- 17/05/202696,120 mi
Average of roughly 5,558 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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