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EK12 XBW

2012 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,836 mi
Last recorded93,836 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 XBW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 93,836 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 92,242 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 92,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 83,921 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp ( to gearbox) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 77,063 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 68,582 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,552 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 61,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 55,663 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 49,154 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 38,264 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 28,561 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 25,799 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 22,090 miles

front brake pads getting low. both hand brake cables split. osf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2015 22,090 miles

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

front brake pads getting low. both hand brake cables split. osf tyre worn inner edge

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 XBW is a 2012 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK12 XBW, 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 EK12 XBW registered?

EK12 XBW is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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