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FD12 ZGW

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,531 mi
Last recorded90,531 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 ZGW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 90,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 89,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2023 87,428 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 85,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear bushes perishing starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides wearing uneven across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 85,703 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe at flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear bushes perishing starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides wearing uneven across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 83,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 80,901 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 75,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 70,880 miles

small chip in windscreen nearside

Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,585 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 63,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,708 miles

inner face of both front discs lipped/corroding

small chips on front screen

wear showing on inner edge of both front tyres

Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,442 miles

offside parking brake cable outer casing split

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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FD12 ZGW is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FD12 ZGW, 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 FD12 ZGW registered?

FD12 ZGW is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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