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WN62 VNJ

2012 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,656 mi
Last recorded129,656 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 VNJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 129,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 129,656 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 127,663 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 122,120 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 122,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 116,136 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 103,015 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 103,015 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 91,119 miles

Offside DRL not working

Pass 24 Jan 2019 73,785 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 73,713 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 56,517 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,088 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s wearing on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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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WN62 VNJ is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Black 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 WN62 VNJ, 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 WN62 VNJ registered?

WN62 VNJ is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is WN62 VNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN62 VNJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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