2012 Fiat 500 0.9L Petrol · RU51 BYD
2012 Fiat 500 (0.9L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 67,870 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RU51 BYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 67,870 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.
RU51 BYD 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 (RU51 BYD) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RU51 BYD Mileage History
- 08/08/202351,793 mi
- 17/09/202457,292 mi+5,499 mi
- 17/09/202457,301 mi+9 mi
- 18/08/202567,870 mi+10,569 mi
- 18/08/202567,870 mi
Average of roughly 7,926 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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