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FY12 RZW

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,516 mi
Last recorded132,516 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 RZW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 132,516 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre low outer portion, almost on wear indicator

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view however would advise replacement before further deterioration (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake long, has sufficient reserve travel

Fail 13 Feb 2026 132,515 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre low outer portion, almost on wear indicator

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view however would advise replacement before further deterioration (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake long, has sufficient reserve travel

Pass 18 Feb 2025 120,540 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake long,has sufficient reserve travel

Fail 14 Feb 2025 120,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake long,has sufficient reserve travel

Pass 16 Feb 2024 109,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber shaft corroded

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

Offside Front Upper shock absorber shaft corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 100,538 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured predominantely orange (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seats not in use

Fail 14 Feb 2023 100,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre outer portion devoid of tread,advise replacement

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured predominantely orange (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seats not in use

Pass 15 Feb 2022 96,733 miles

Front Upper strut mounts slight play

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn outer edge

Fail 14 Feb 2022 96,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155 80 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Upper strut mounts slight play

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn outer edge

advise tracking check

Pass 19 Feb 2021 88,811 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage,and is wearing inner edde (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2020 80,947 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre right on inner edge ()

rear silencer clamp rotted through,however rear silencer is secure

Pass 15 Feb 2019 74,319 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,637 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 51,999 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear box outer cover corroded nearside front brake slight bind

Fail 25 Feb 2016 51,313 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush bottom arm rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear box outer cover corroded nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 28 Feb 2015 39,314 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 RZW is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FY12 RZW, 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 FY12 RZW registered?

FY12 RZW is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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