2012 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · RE62 DPU
2012 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 41,801 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,801 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE62 DPU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 41,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE62 DPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Fiat 500 (RE62 DPU) between May 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
RE62 DPU Mileage History
- 31/05/202225,362 mi
- 24/05/202328,856 mi+3,494 mi
- 05/06/202434,390 mi+5,534 mi
- 05/12/202541,801 mi+7,411 mi
Average of roughly 4,676 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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