2012 Fiat 500 0.9L Petrol · VN12 XFW
2012 Fiat 500 (0.9L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 50,459 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,459 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN12 XFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 50,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN12 XFW 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 (VN12 XFW) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 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: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
VN12 XFW Mileage History
- 15/11/202342,993 mi
- 14/11/202446,760 mi+3,767 mi
- 14/11/202446,760 mi
- 13/11/202550,458 mi+3,698 mi
- 13/11/202550,459 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,741 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat 500 (Type 312)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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