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FV12 RTO

2012 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,636 mi
Last recorded59,636 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 RTO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 59,636 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 56,802 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 54,790 miles

rear axle corroded

rear tyres cracking and low

Pass 24 Jun 2022 51,832 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 51,759 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 48,195 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 48,195 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 45,649 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 45,269 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 42,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 38,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 38,356 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm measured and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm measured and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm measured and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,660 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 28,952 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn

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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FV12 RTO is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FV12 RTO, 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 FV12 RTO registered?

FV12 RTO is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FV12 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 RTO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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