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H9 ESB

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,596 mi
Last recorded69,596 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 ESB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 69,596 miles

Exhaust system in a deteriorated condition

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Strut top is slightly noisy on lock-to-lock check

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 62,643 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 62,643 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 55,047 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Fail 3 Apr 2024 54,639 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 5 Apr 2023 49,155 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front of flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 46,345 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 41,350 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 36,141 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 32,090 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 27,477 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 23,050 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,462 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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H9 ESB is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 H9 ESB, 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 H9 ESB registered?

H9 ESB is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is H9 ESB safe to buy?

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