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EK12 VLO

2012 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,201 mi
Last recorded58,201 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 VLO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 58,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 58,200 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from joint between centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 51,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (155/8013) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (155/8013) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 51,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (155/8013) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split and smears (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (155/8013) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split and smears (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 46,872 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounts on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 46,866 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounts on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 43,805 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 40,808 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 36,790 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 30,849 miles

Exhaust Pipe Corroded

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 25,969 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 25,969 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 22,041 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 21,231 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 20,208 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 20,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EK12 VLO is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK12 VLO, 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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EK12 VLO is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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