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CV12 KUP

2012 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,205 mi
Last recorded76,205 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 KUP
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 76,205 miles

Nearside Front brake hose rubber damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2025 76,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose rubber damaged

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 73,446 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 70,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 70,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 67,509 miles

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

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

front exhaust flexible in poor condition

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 20 Apr 2022 67,508 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

front exhaust flexible in poor condition

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2021 57,784 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 57,784 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 48,714 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 48,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 37,857 miles

slight corrrosion on rear silencer

Pass 4 Apr 2018 29,955 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 20,444 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 16,414 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 13,365 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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CV12 KUP is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CV12 KUP, 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 CV12 KUP registered?

CV12 KUP is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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