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BK12 XLU

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,674 mi
Last recorded40,674 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 XLU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 40,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 37,837 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 36,124 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 36,124 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 33,546 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 31,205 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 29,433 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 25,579 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 21,968 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 14,045 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 8,149 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 1,924 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 1,859 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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BK12 XLU is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BK12 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

BK12 XLU is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is BK12 XLU safe to buy?

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