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DA62 SEA

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,635 mi
Last recorded66,635 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 SEA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 66,635 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 62,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 62,347 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 58,891 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 53,775 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 48,667 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 48,667 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 44,051 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 39,797 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 35,255 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 29,584 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 23,352 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 18,853 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge tread not cut as deep - outer sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 18,853 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge tread not cut as deep - outer sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DA62 SEA is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DA62 SEA, 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 DA62 SEA registered?

DA62 SEA is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is DA62 SEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 SEA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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