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DV12 HZU

2012 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,386 mi
Last recorded128,386 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 HZU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 128,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle slight rust

engine oil leak

Pass 16 May 2025 126,957 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 121,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2024 121,697 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 113,541 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 109,848 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 109,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing near to front flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))

during the MOT the MIL did flash.

Pass 16 Apr 2021 99,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 99,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 90,558 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 90,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 79,865 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded and bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 79,865 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded and bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,038 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 72,038 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox drain corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 62,106 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 22 Mar 2016 51,404 miles

extensive coolant leak from thermostat housing

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 51,404 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

extensive coolant leak from thermostat housing

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,457 miles

rear exhaust corroded and offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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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DV12 HZU is a 2012 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DV12 HZU, 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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DV12 HZU is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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