2012 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · X8 XCA
2012 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 65,223 miles. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X8 XCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 65,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X8 XCA 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 (X8 XCA) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 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: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
X8 XCA Mileage History
- 01/08/202451,594 mi
- 31/07/202556,879 mi+5,285 mi
- 31/07/202556,879 mi
- 29/07/202665,223 mi+8,344 mi
- 29/07/202665,223 mi
Average of roughly 6,845 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: Average
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