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FY62 OTE

2012 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,696 mi
Last recorded75,696 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 OTE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 75,696 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Feb 2025 70,740 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule light rusting on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 66,294 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 61,325 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule light rusting (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear brakes squealing - possibly dust inside drums

Pass 8 Feb 2022 54,529 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 48,990 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 45,133 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019
Fail 15 Mar 2019 34,194 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 27,330 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 27,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,460 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 15,704 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 12,511 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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FY62 OTE is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY62 OTE, 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

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What year was FY62 OTE registered?

FY62 OTE is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is FY62 OTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 OTE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY62 OTE have outstanding finance?

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