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EA12 VWU

2012 Fiat Panda

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,063 mi
Last recorded80,063 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 VWU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 80,063 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 75,129 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 75,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1756514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1756514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 69,330 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 63,936 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 57,688 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 53,651 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 53,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 43,977 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 34,414 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 34,414 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2017 26,638 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 19,161 miles

Nearside Rear puncture

all four tyres are cracked/perished

Pass 15 May 2015 12,209 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 12,209 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 VWU is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA12 VWU registered?

EA12 VWU is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is EA12 VWU safe to buy?

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