2012 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · VO12 AEF
2012 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 104,129 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO12 AEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2023
- 104,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO12 AEF 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 (VO12 AEF) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2023 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: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracking on edge and exposi”; “Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
VO12 AEF Mileage History
- 29/11/202185,998 mi
- 27/10/202294,921 mi+8,923 mi
- 27/10/202294,921 mi
- 23/10/2023104,129 mi+9,208 mi
- 24/10/2023104,129 mi
Average of roughly 9,543 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
Approach this 2012 Fiat 500 (VO12AEF) with caution due to repeated MOT failures and a high mileage of over 104,000. The persistent corrosion and brake-related advisories suggest deferred maintenance that could prove costly.
Given the repeated MOT failures on VO12AEF, prioritise a full service history check to confirm whether the flagged items (clutch pedal rubber, exhaust bracket, brake pads, sub-frame corrosion) were properly resolved after the 2023 retest. The 2022 failure included non-working stop lamps, worn shock absorber bushes, and a high headlamp aim, so ask for evidence that all were repaired, not just the tyre that caused the single-day failure. Use the documented defects as negotiation leverage — a 2012 car with 104k miles and structural corrosion advisories should be priced accordingly, and you may want to budget £500-£1,000 for imminent suspension and brake work.
The 1242cc petrol Fiat 500 is a low-tax, economical city car, though at 104,129 miles fuel economy will reflect wear; expect around 45-50 mpg in mixed use. Insurance groups for this model are typically low (circa group 6-9), and road tax for a 2012 sub-1.3L petrol is usually in the lower bands. With the noted sub-frame corrosion and recurring brake/exhaust issues, annual maintenance could be higher than average for the class — we estimate total annual running costs at £900-£1,200 including fuel, tax, insurance, and typical repairs.
On this specific vehicle, closely inspect the rear sub-frame and axle for corrosion, as MOTs in 2022 and 2023 both noted corrosion (not seriously weakened) at 94,921 and 104,129 miles respectively. Check the front exhaust mounting bracket, which has been defective at every test since 2021, and verify the steering rack free play noted in 2023 has not worsened. Examine all four tyres and shock absorber bushes — the 2022 failure cited torn rear tyre structure and excessively worn rear upper shock bushes — and confirm the clutch pedal rubber grip missing since 2022 has been replaced for safe use.
This white 2012 Fiat 500 with a 1242cc petrol engine has covered 104,129 miles as of its last October 2023 MOT, well above typical use for an 11-year-old city car. The MOT history shows four tests since 2021 with two failures in 2022 and one in 2023, mainly for tyres, brakes, exhaust mounts, and sub-frame corrosion. No aggregate model reliability data is available, but the individual record indicates a vehicle that has needed regular attention to stay road legal.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Fiat 500, so assessment is limited to this vehicle's individual history showing chronic minor-to-moderate defects.
Reviewed by the IsItAGoodCar editorial team — Verified automotive analysis synthesized from official vehicle registries.
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