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AU62 PKJ

2012 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,758 mi
Last recorded88,758 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 PKJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 88,758 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 82,570 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 79,222 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 72,536 miles

Front Oil leak Gear box

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both minor perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Handbrake cables outer casings slightly deteriorated

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 65,568 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 65,568 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 63,134 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 57,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 49,682 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 41,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking 2014

offside rear tyre perished 2012

Pass 26 Aug 2016 34,308 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 27,341 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 27,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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AU62 PKJ is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Black 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 AU62 PKJ, 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 AU62 PKJ registered?

AU62 PKJ is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is AU62 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 PKJ 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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