2012 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · ST62 LFY
2012 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 50,008 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,008 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.
ST62 LFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 50,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST62 LFY 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 (ST62 LFY) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 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 (15 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre secion (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
ST62 LFY Mileage History
- 17/08/202444,228 mi
- 17/08/202444,228 mi
- 25/08/202547,067 mi+2,839 mi
- 27/07/202650,008 mi+2,941 mi
- 28/07/202650,008 mi
Average of roughly 2,972 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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