2012 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · YC12 VXS
2012 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 148,716 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,716 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.
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YC12 VXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 148,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YC12 VXS 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 (YC12 VXS) between January 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YC12 VXS Mileage History
- 04/01/2024131,714 mi
- 20/12/2024137,686 mi+5,972 mi
- 20/12/2024137,686 mi
- 19/12/2025148,669 mi+10,983 mi
- 22/12/2025148,716 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 8,648 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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