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CV12 KUS

2012 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

69,978 mi
Last recorded69,978 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 69,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded allowing a leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges 155 80 R 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing/wheel arch damged

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2026 69,975 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155 80 R 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded allowing a leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges 155 80 R 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing/wheel arch damged

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2025 67,547 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to exposing cords on the outer edge 155 80 R 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 67,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive wear in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to exposing cords on the outer edge 155 80 R 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 63,789 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside top mounting bush/bearing showing signs of advanced wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 63,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive wear in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive wear in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80 R13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside top mounting bush/bearing showing signs of advanced wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to markers 155/80 R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake cable mounting broken

Pass 7 Jun 2023 60,451 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 55,033 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 May 2022 55,033 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (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 Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2021 41,946 miles

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

slight corrosion rear axle beam

Fail 25 May 2021 41,946 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight corrosion rear axle beam

small tear nearside wiper blade

Pass 3 Jun 2020 37,082 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 37,082 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 32,031 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 32,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 31,325 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 31,325 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 26,042 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2017 20,154 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 15,707 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 11,401 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 KUS is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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