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AO12 RTU

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,520 mi
Last recorded64,520 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 RTU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 64,520 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 61,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 57,455 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 57,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 53,602 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 53,602 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 45,173 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 43,841 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 42,385 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2018 39,322 miles

Offside Rear slight play top shock mount

Pass 4 Aug 2017 32,000 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 29,842 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,497 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 RTU is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 875cc 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 RTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 RTU registered?

AO12 RTU is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AO12 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 RTU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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