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BT12 APV

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,053 mi
Last recorded54,053 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 APV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 54,053 miles

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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 54,053 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 52,300 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 51,413 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 50,364 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 48,253 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 47,054 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 45,470 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 42,717 miles

Exhaust Corrosion

Front Brake Disc's Slight Corrosion

Nearside Front Brake Hose Insecure

Offside Front C.V Gaiter Slight Weap From Outer Edge

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 42,717 miles

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

Exhaust Corrosion

Front Brake Disc's Slight Corrosion

Nearside Front Brake Hose Insecure

Offside Front C.V Gaiter Slight Weap From Outer Edge

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 38,246 miles

Exhaust System Surface Corrosion

Offside Front Wishbone Bush Slightly Perished

Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,201 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 27,919 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 21,659 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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BT12 APV is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT12 APV, 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 BT12 APV registered?

BT12 APV is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is BT12 APV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 APV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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