2012 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · LH12 ABF
2012 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 48,961 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LH12 ABF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 48,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LH12 ABF 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 (LH12 ABF) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 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: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face braking down (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) ”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
LH12 ABF Mileage History
- 04/04/202443,721 mi
- 02/06/202546,676 mi+2,955 mi
- 02/06/202546,677 mi+1 mi
- 23/04/202648,961 mi+2,284 mi
- 23/04/202648,961 mi
Average of roughly 2,554 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat 500 (Type 312)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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