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EF12 RFO

2012 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,001 mi
Last recorded72,001 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 RFO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 72,001 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 72,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 70,597 miles

Front Wheels tight to turn by hand.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted.

Pass 30 May 2024 70,035 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 1 Jun 2023 69,176 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting attaching to gearbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Temp fuel cap fitted.

Fail 1 Jun 2023 69,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush completely unbonded and arm displaced. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush completely unbonded and arm displaced. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting attaching to gearbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Temp fuel cap fitted.

Pass 4 Jun 2022 66,006 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 62,150 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 62,150 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 55,228 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 47,813 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 43,572 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 34,829 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 26,058 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2016 26,058 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2015 17,370 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 RFO is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF12 RFO, 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 EF12 RFO registered?

EF12 RFO is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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