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CV12 DHY

2012 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,906 mi
Last recorded95,906 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 DHY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 95,906 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 95,905 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 88,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 83,797 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 May 2024 83,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose rubbed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pipe into rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 77,461 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 69,630 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 69,623 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 62,844 miles

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

rear axle rusted

Pass 12 Mar 2020 58,669 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 58,664 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 52,049 miles

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

rear axle rusted

Fail 7 Mar 2019 52,042 miles

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

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

rear axle rusted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 50,667 miles

front exhaust flexi outer skin corroded rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 48,710 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 46,215 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 46,210 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort 13% (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 41,765 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inside edges

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 DHY is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CV12 DHY, 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 DHY registered?

CV12 DHY is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is CV12 DHY safe to buy?

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