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KM62 VZU

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,621 mi
Last recorded104,621 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 VZU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 104,621 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Hoth side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 104,621 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Hoth side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 97,379 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 97,373 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mounting bearing worn and judders coil spring when turned lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise loose baffle in rear silencer

Advise rear brake hose ferules are rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2021 88,433 miles

Note-Clutch Pedal Rubber Pad Missing

Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,565 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 80,565 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Top suspension mounting worn.

Pass 25 Nov 2019 72,299 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 72,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 65,266 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 52,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 41,294 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 26,588 miles

front tyres bald on edges.

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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KM62 VZU is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KM62 VZU, 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 KM62 VZU registered?

KM62 VZU is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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