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X500 VCV

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,183 mi
Last recorded102,183 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 VCV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 102,183 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 102,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 92,857 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 81,297 miles

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

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

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction visor does not stay in place. (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 70,608 miles

Offside Sun visor doesn't stay stowed but does not affect view of the road.

Fail 19 Jul 2023 70,608 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Sun visor doesn't stay stowed but does not affect view of the road.

Pass 18 Jul 2022 60,408 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 60,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 50,400 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge 3mm

offside front lower arm rear bush slightly perished

offside rear tyre on wear bars outer edge 3.5mm

Fail 22 Jul 2021 50,399 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge 3mm

offside front lower arm rear bush slightly perished

offside rear tyre on wear bars outer edge 3.5mm

Pass 13 Jul 2020 41,206 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 33,071 miles

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

front tyres worn edges

Pass 16 Jul 2018 24,707 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 16,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth inner and outer edges and slight cut outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Jul 2016 9,060 miles

o/s front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 13 Jul 2016 8,712 miles

o/s front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 28 Jul 2015 3,083 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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X500 VCV is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X500 VCV, 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 X500 VCV registered?

X500 VCV is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is X500 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X500 VCV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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