
Fiat 500
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 875 cc
LV12 DFGMOT history
LV12 DFG is a black petrol Fiat 500 first used on 24 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,170 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 97,170 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,707 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LV12 DFG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 875 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 24 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LV12 DFG was last recorded at 97,170 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,032 miles · 15 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 138 miles
- Average per year
- 5,707 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,170 miles
- 2025 – 97,032 miles
- 2024 – 96,949 miles
- 2023 – 96,935 miles
- 2022 – 92,029 miles
- 2021 – 80,588 miles
- 2020 – 73,691 miles
- 2019 – 68,996 miles
- 2018 – 60,501 miles
- 2017 – 57,232 miles
- 2016 – 40,220 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT, LOWER ARMS, FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS, CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axel beam
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 11 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,170 miles (+138)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 97,170 miles
- Test number
- 167237930079
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT, LOWER ARMS, FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS, CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,032 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 97,032 miles
- Test number
- 311516747030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,031 miles (+82)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,031 miles
- Test number
- 216392872611
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested CLUTCH OPERATION, FAILURE. (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed EXCESSIVE EXHAUST BLOWING. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Pass96,949 miles (+14)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 96,949 miles
- Test number
- 227145198049
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axel beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail96,935 miles (+4,906)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,935 miles
- Test number
- 108699209301
- MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi deteriorated (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axel beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Pass92,029 miles (+11,441)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 92,029 miles
- Test number
- 997865878937
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass80,588 miles (+6,897)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 80,588 miles
- Test number
- 484483662641
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass73,691 miles (+4,695)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 73,691 miles
- Test number
- 621967456534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,996 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 68,996 miles
- Test number
- 434178067019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,996 miles (+8,495)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,996 miles
- Test number
- 473070529735
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass60,501 miles (+3,269)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 60,501 miles
- Test number
- 685145476224
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass57,232 miles (+1,954)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 57,232 miles
- Test number
- 113405684233
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass55,278 miles (+15,058)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 55,278 miles
- Test number
- 850915743505
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,220 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 40,220 miles
- Test number
- 515459705948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,220 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,220 miles
- Test number
- 162817171019
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Questions about LV12 DFG
- Does LV12 DFG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LV12 DFG is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LV12 DFG?
- The MOT on LV12 DFG is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LV12 DFG done?
- LV12 DFG was recorded at 97,170 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 5,707 miles a year.
- Has LV12 DFG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LV12 DFG has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LV12 DFG ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LV12 DFG find?
- LV12 DFG passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front, lower arms, front shock absorbers, corroded.; offside front upper macpherson strut ball joint has slight play.
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