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BK12 LJN

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,166 mi
Last recorded60,166 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 LJN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 60,166 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 57,919 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Apr 2023 56,186 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 53,866 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 53,866 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 52,042 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 51,165 miles

headlamps constantly on switch inop

Pass 12 Mar 2019 47,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 47,364 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,967 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 37,399 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 33,757 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 33,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,879 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge but still meets mot requirement

Fail 6 Mar 2015 27,877 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn low on edges but still meets pass criteria

Fail 27 Feb 2015 27,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both handbrake outer cables split and corroded

nearside front tyre worn low on edges but still meets pass criteria

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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BK12 LJN is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK12 LJN, 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 BK12 LJN registered?

BK12 LJN is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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