2012 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · WP62 ABZ
2012 Fiat Panda (1.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 100,954 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PANDA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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WP62 ABZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 100,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP62 ABZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Fiat Panda (WP62 ABZ) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
WP62 ABZ Mileage History
- 08/02/202289,398 mi
- 13/02/202391,959 mi+2,561 mi
- 07/02/202494,882 mi+2,923 mi
- 01/03/202598,007 mi+3,125 mi
- 17/02/2026100,954 mi+2,947 mi
Average of roughly 2,871 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Panda (Mk2 / Type 169)
Our database tracks 10 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Electric Power Steering FailureSerious
Every Mk2 Panda uses an electric power steering column, and owner reports show the assistance can cut out without warning or the column motor can fail outright. Fault File notes that many cases are traced to a weak 12V battery or corroded battery earth connections rather than the motor itself, so terminal condition has to be checked before condemning the column. Where the motor or torque sensor has genuinely failed, the steering turns heavy or fails completely, which is both an MOT failure and a serious safety issue. Autocar's used Panda buying guide lists 'dodgy electric power steering' among the faults to watch, with cases reported on Mk2 cars from the late 2000s onwards.
- Dualogic Actuator IssuesSerious
The Dualogic automated manual fitted to some Mk2 Pandas is an ordinary manual gearbox shifted by a hydraulic robot. The actuator is the weak point: it cracks and leaks fluid onto the electrics, the pump and accumulator fail, and the car drops into neutral, jumps out of gear or refuses to select at all. Car Advert Check quotes failures from as early as 17,000 miles and repair bills of roughly £1,800–£3,999, adding that a 12-year-old Dualogic with a transmission fault is effectively worth scrap value. Fault File confirms that affected cars can stop selecting in either automatic or manual mode, and that an oil change does not always cure it. Manual cars are unaffected.
- 1.3 MultiJet Timing Chain Stretch and FailureSerious
The 1.3 MultiJet diesel is chain driven, and its hydraulic tensioner depends on oil pressure, so neglected or wrong-spec oil accelerates wear. Fault File reports owners seeing chain failures as early as 60,000 miles and again around 100,000 miles even on cars serviced every 7,500 miles, while Car Advert Check logs a 2008 Panda 1.3 MultiJet that failed at 100,000 miles despite regular oil and filter changes. Because the engine is an interference design, a snapped chain can destroy the engine. A FIAT Forum owner replaced the noisy chain on a '55-reg MultiJet at 104,000 miles for a £400 bill, with access so tight the sump has to come off.
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