2012 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · SH62 OJW
2012 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 97,322 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH62 OJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 97,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH62 OJW 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 (SH62 OJW) between November 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 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: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))”.
SH62 OJW Mileage History
- 13/11/202393,634 mi
- 01/11/202493,902 mi+268 mi
- 04/09/202593,918 mi+16 mi
- 10/08/202697,303 mi+3,385 mi
- 17/08/202697,322 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 1,337 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: Good
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