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BN12 NUV

2012 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,842 mi
Last recorded87,842 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 NUV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 87,842 miles

Rear Underbody suspension components covered in underseal

Fail 26 Feb 2026 87,561 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Also N/S/R backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens hazey (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Main axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens hazey (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Locknut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Main axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 78,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens hazey (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens hazey (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 70,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2023 62,782 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s\f n\s\f o\s\r all on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 62,782 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure joint insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel, offside rear low effort (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s\f n\s\f o\s\r all on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 56,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump heavily corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 48,096 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 43,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (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 advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn smooth on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 36,491 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 36,491 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush almost to excess, recommend replace (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 29,902 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush recommend replace, almost to excess (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 29,902 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush recommend replace, almost to excess (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 23,529 miles

Front tyres wearing on edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 17,968 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 14,781 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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BN12 NUV is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc 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 BN12 NUV, 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 BN12 NUV registered?

BN12 NUV is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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