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DG12 HLK

2012 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,841 mi
Last recorded43,841 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 HLK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 43,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 43,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 42,161 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 42,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 40,040 miles

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

exhaust system slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2023 37,577 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 37,561 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose at rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 35,808 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 34,539 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin separating but not leaking

Fail 16 Nov 2020 34,516 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust silencer outer skin separating but not leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2019 33,211 miles

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 28,161 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 23,601 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 18,310 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 18,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 12,663 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 12,655 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 12,282 miles

all four tyres have age cracks

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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DG12 HLK is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG12 HLK, 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 DG12 HLK registered?

DG12 HLK is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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