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FY12 RZS

2012 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,050 mi
Last recorded70,050 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 RZS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 70,050 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underside corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 67,745 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 67,062 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 66,068 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 65,295 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 63,605 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 58,201 miles

n/s front tyre approaching limit

o/s n/s rear top shocker bushes deteriorating

Pass 18 Jan 2018 48,675 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

slight movement in both wish bone bushes

Pass 4 Nov 2016 36,978 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 36,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 27,495 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 27,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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FY12 RZS is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FY12 RZS, 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 FY12 RZS?

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What year was FY12 RZS registered?

FY12 RZS is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FY12 RZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 RZS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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