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EA12 NXL

2012 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,792 mi
Last recorded142,792 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 NXL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 142,792 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 135,157 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 135,157 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 129,181 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on the edges

o/s/f tyre bald inside edge and worn outside edge

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 119,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 119,674 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 110,558 miles

rear tyres worn on the edges

Pass 13 May 2019 79,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 71,560 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front wipers smeary

Pass 15 May 2017 53,927 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Fail 15 May 2017 53,927 miles

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

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 13 May 2016 37,031 miles

all 4 tyres getting low fronts worn on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2015 23,584 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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EA12 NXL is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EA12 NXL, 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 EA12 NXL registered?

EA12 NXL is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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