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CV12 ZBF

2012 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,218 mi
Last recorded99,218 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 ZBF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 99,218 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 94,311 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 89,361 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 83,253 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 75,538 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 19 Jul 2021 64,015 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2020 58,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

under body covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2020 58,258 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2019 52,837 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 52,837 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 44,322 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 44,312 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Apr 2017 38,222 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 38,221 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 23,886 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 23,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,183 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 26,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZBF is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Turquoise 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 CV12 ZBF, 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 ZBF registered?

CV12 ZBF is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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