2012 Fiat 500 0.9L Petrol · YP12 ORL
2012 Fiat 500 (0.9L, petrol). First registered 08 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 69,037 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,037 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP12 ORL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 69,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP12 ORL 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 (YP12 ORL) between August 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
YP12 ORL Mileage History
- 07/08/202360,167 mi
- 09/08/202463,907 mi+3,740 mi
- 10/08/202463,909 mi+2 mi
- 30/04/202566,493 mi+2,584 mi
- 24/04/202669,037 mi+2,544 mi
Average of roughly 3,269 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: Good
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