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FJ12 VEF

2012 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,707 mi
Last recorded76,707 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 VEF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 76,707 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 76,707 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 72,291 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 57,188 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 56,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 41,503 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 36,677 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 36,134 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 32,088 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 31,779 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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FJ12 VEF is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FJ12 VEF, 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

How do I check the history of FJ12 VEF?

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What year was FJ12 VEF registered?

FJ12 VEF is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is FJ12 VEF safe to buy?

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