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DG12 HMU

2012 Fiat Panda

Yellow Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,801 mi
Last recorded52,801 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 HMU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 52,801 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle and spring locations (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 49,893 miles

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 49,893 miles

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2023 48,806 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 47,034 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock corroded absorbers

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2022 47,034 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock corroded absorbers

Offside Front shock corroded absorbers

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 44,684 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 42,563 miles

both rear coil springs coroded

rear axle has surface corosion

rear exhaust silencer outer skin coroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 40,591 miles

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2019 40,576 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 36,797 miles

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))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 36,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper 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))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 30,610 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 24,371 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to the limit

Rear both coil springs corroded

back box section of exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 18,365 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,055 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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DG12 HMU is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG12 HMU registered?

DG12 HMU is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DG12 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 HMU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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