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DU12 TSV

2012 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,926 mi
Last recorded45,926 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 TSV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 45,926 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Jan 2025 39,687 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 39,687 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 29,004 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 29,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 20,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 14,567 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded.

underbody recently heavily undersealed preventing full inspection for corrosion.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 12,323 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 4 Feb 2021 12,323 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2020 11,994 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant leaking

Pass 5 Feb 2019 10,850 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 9,786 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 8,434 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 7,300 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 6,172 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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DU12 TSV is a 2012 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU12 TSV, 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 DU12 TSV registered?

DU12 TSV is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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