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BT12 FVU

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,461 mi
Last recorded25,461 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 25,461 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 25,166 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 24,427 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 24,426 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 23,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have corroded inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror missing ()

Fail 9 Aug 2022 23,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low due to insecure headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure brackets broken due to impact (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have corroded inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror missing ()

Pass 13 Aug 2021 22,626 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 21,055 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 18,648 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 14,676 miles

unable to check rear seat belts due to dog cage fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 10,367 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 3,737 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 3,948 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 FVU 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 84.6%.

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 FVU, 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 BT12 FVU registered?

BT12 FVU is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is BT12 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 FVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT12 FVU have outstanding finance?

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