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EJ12 VBY

2012 Fiat 500 · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Fiat 500 Petrol 1242cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 49,188 miles on the clock, averaging 2,645 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.2 8v FIRE engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for EJ12 VBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,188
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
2,645

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading49,188 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,645
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EJ12 VBY 22k29k36k42k49k '15'25'20

Check EJ12 VBY

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,188 miles
Since last MOT+2,388 miles
PASS
Mileage46,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,800 miles
Since last MOT+224 miles
PASS
Mileage46,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,576 miles
Since last MOT+1,441 miles
PASS
Mileage45,135 miles
Since last MOT+2,717 miles
PASS
Mileage42,418 miles
Since last MOT+8,069 miles
PASS
Mileage34,349 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,348 miles
Since last MOT+3,437 miles
PASS
Mileage34,911 miles
Since last MOT+2,103 miles
PASS
Mileage32,808 miles
Since last MOT+2,223 miles
PASS
Mileage30,585 miles
Since last MOT+3,672 miles
PASS
Mileage26,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,913 miles
Since last MOT+4,568 miles
PASS
Mileage22,345 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 VBY
MakeFiat
Model500
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEJ — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EJ12 VBY

What car is EJ12 VBY?

EJ12 VBY is an blue Fiat 500, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EJ12 VBY?

The last recorded mileage for EJ12 VBY was 49,188 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EJ12 VBY passed its MOT?

EJ12 VBY has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2025.

Is EJ12 VBY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EJ12 VBY is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EJ12 VBY?

EJ12 VBY is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.