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CV12 DHU

2012 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,720 mi
Last recorded19,720 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 19,720 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 19,472 miles

Outer skin of rear exhaust corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 18,726 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 18,293 miles

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

Rear Outer skin of rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 17,396 miles

Outer skin of rear exhaust corroded

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 17,088 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mountings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front sidewalls perished (made in 2011). Also near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 16,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement in both top strut mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 16,028 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both worn and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 14,751 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 14,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 11,858 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 8,122 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 5,970 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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CV12 DHU is a 2012 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DHU, 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 DHU registered?

CV12 DHU is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is CV12 DHU safe to buy?

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