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EF12 KVS

2012 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,440 mi
Last recorded23,440 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 KVS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 23,440 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2025 23,370 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

front & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2024 22,618 miles

Rear rear axle & suspension generally corroded

Rear rear silencer very poor

Pass 24 Nov 2023 21,578 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer poor condition

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 20,368 miles

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 20,366 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 18,812 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 17,469 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 14,639 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2019 14,638 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 7,368 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 6,578 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 5,257 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 5,233 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 3,975 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 2,602 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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EF12 KVS is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF12 KVS, 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 EF12 KVS registered?

EF12 KVS is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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