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CA12 TAV

2012 Fiat Panda

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,761 mi
Last recorded153,761 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 TAV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 153,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 147,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 142,687 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 139,283 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 132,534 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both shock absorbers - strong advisory (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 132,534 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both shock absorbers - strong advisory (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil level low

Pass 3 Jun 2021 123,341 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both parking brake cables sleeves (1.1.15 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides - strong advisory (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 123,341 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both parking brake cables sleeves (1.1.15 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides - strong advisory (5.3.2 (b))

oil level low

Pass 2 Jun 2020 113,837 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 103,515 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both parking brake cables sleeves deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 95,136 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 95,136 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both shock absorbers upper bushes (2.7.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Oil leak slight oil leak ()

oil level low

wipers smearing

Pass 12 May 2017 88,747 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inside (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2017 88,747 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inside (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 77,480 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 77,480 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 60,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 60,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CA12 TAV is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CA12 TAV, 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 CA12 TAV registered?

CA12 TAV is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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