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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1242 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 10 September 2026 (88 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 13,714 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 74/100
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 13 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 13,714 miles. The vehicle's age and known model-specific issues also present significant risks.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 4,850 miles per year, with a notable 534-mile increase between July 2023 and July 2024, and a 855-mile increase between September 2024 and September 2025.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS brake failure recorded on 2021-01-21, indicating a serious safety lapse.
- The 2012 Fiat 500 model has a known head gasket issue, which is a significant long-term cost.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Consistent, low annual mileage (4,850 miles/yr) suggests light use and minimal wear.
- No recurring failures on the same system after the initial 2021 brake failure.
- The vehicle has a valid MOT until September 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 13,714 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 15,370 mi |
ADVISORY o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting ADVISORY n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting ADVISORY rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding/splitting ADVISORY both front tyres wearing on inner edges ADVISORY inner face of both front discs marked/wearing
|
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 21,471 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 29,316 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 36,751 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 43,163 mi |
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Jan 2021 | FAIL | 51,670 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 51,671 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 57,020 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 63,380 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 65,082 mi |
ADVISORY corrosion to rear axle
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 65,616 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 66,471 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of flexi (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of flexi (1.1.11 (c))
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About this page
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