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CV12 DBO

2012 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,769 mi
Last recorded61,769 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 DBO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 61,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 55,948 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 55,948 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 49,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 38,838 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 29,097 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 29,097 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 27,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 24,832 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 22,208 miles

Exhaust rear silencer coroded.

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

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 22,208 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer coroded.

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

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

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

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 18,958 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Corrosion on front inner brake discs

Rear exhaust silencer fair condition

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 15,795 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 12,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2015 12,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CV12 DBO is a 2012 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CV12 DBO, 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 CV12 DBO registered?

CV12 DBO is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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