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AO12 FFS

2012 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,002 mi
Last recorded69,002 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 FFS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 69,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 68,452 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all four road wheels corroding

exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2024 67,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer corroded through outer skin

suspension components all rusty and corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2023 65,686 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2022 61,555 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2022 61,548 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump pan corroded and weeping

exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2021 56,201 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 50,205 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 43,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 34,437 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 28,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 25,468 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 20,213 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?

Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,123
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
128,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66,636
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,798
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19,354
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14,650
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,270
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AO12 FFS is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 41,177 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Panda fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66,636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 FFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Panda typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat Panda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO12 FFS registered?

AO12 FFS is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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