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DU12 WUV

2012 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,000 mi
Last recorded81,000 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 WUV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 81,000 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 80,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 76,174 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 76,167 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 66,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 54,992 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 49,486 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,513 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,589 miles

exhaust back box outer skin badly corroded but no leaks from inner skin

exhaust back box to mid pipe clamp badly corroded, but no leaks

n/s/f brake discs corroded on inner surfaces but not affecting roller brake test results

o/s/f brake discs corroded on inner surfaces but not affecting roller brake test results

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 WUV is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DU12 WUV, 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 WUV registered?

DU12 WUV is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is DU12 WUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 WUV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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