BN12 YHV

2012 FIAT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
FIAT
Year
2012
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
875 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
24 July 2026 (40 days away)
Last recorded mileage
18,201 mi

AI verdict AVOID 45/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2012 Fiat has 18 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 18,201 miles.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage, averaging only 3,255 miles per year, with a significant 394-mile increase between July 2020 and July 2021, indicating potential odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres failed in Oct 2019, indicating a serious safety hazard.
  • MAJOR failures: Lights failed in Oct 2019 and Jul 2023, showing recurring electrical issues.
  • MAJOR failures: Brakes failed in Oct 2019 and Jul 2024, with 13 advisories for wear.
  • CRITICAL RECALL: Timing belt recall is outstanding for this 2012 Fiat 500 Hybrid.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures

Mileage history

Mar 2015: 18,201 mi PASSMar 2016: 19,271 mi FAILMar 2016: 19,271 mi PASSMar 2017: 21,545 mi PASSFeb 2018: 23,393 mi FAILFeb 2018: 23,393 mi PASSOct 2018: 24,467 mi PASSOct 2019: 28,880 mi FAILOct 2019: 28,881 mi PASSOct 2020: 32,069 mi PASSJul 2021: 32,463 mi PASSJul 2022: 34,090 mi PASSJul 2023: 36,949 mi FAILJul 2023: 36,949 mi PASSJul 2024: 40,519 mi FAILJul 2024: 40,519 mi PASSJul 2025: 43,976 mi FAILJul 2025: 43,976 mi PASS44k31k18kMar 2015Jul 2025

MOT test history — 12/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2015 PASS 18,201 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 FAIL 19,271 mi
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Mar 2016 PASS 19,271 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Mar 2017 PASS 21,545 mi None recorded
Feb 2018 FAIL 23,393 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Feb 2018 PASS 23,393 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 PASS 24,467 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 FAIL 28,880 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oct 2019 PASS 28,881 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oct 2020 PASS 32,069 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jul 2021 PASS 32,463 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Jul 2022 PASS 34,090 mi
MINOR Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jul 2023 FAIL 36,949 mi
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Jul 2023 PASS 36,949 mi
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Jul 2024 FAIL 40,519 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Jul 2024 PASS 40,519 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2025 FAIL 43,976 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Non obligatory mirror damaged
PRS Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MINOR Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
ADVISORY Gearbox mounting defective
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2025 PASS 43,976 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Non obligatory mirror damaged
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MINOR Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
ADVISORY Gearbox mounting defective
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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