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BJ62 ETK

2012 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,610 mi
Last recorded72,610 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 ETK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 72,610 miles

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 71,379 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2024 66,591 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 66,589 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 62,550 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 60,280 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust bandage fitted as temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 60,280 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 56,620 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 53,077 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,631 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 43,568 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 43,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 38,123 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,508 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 29,669 miles

all remaining tyres on or close to legal limit on edges

Fail 11 Nov 2015 29,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all remaining tyres on or close to legal limit on edges

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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BJ62 ETK is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ62 ETK, 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 BJ62 ETK registered?

BJ62 ETK is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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