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DV12 JBY

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,888 mi
Last recorded103,888 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 JBY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 103,888 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 94,713 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 94,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 87,336 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 87,336 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 72,964 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 59,082 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2020 45,533 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 45,533 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,309 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front washer jets require adjusting

n/s/r lamp unit cracked causing the reflector to deteriorate

oil level on minimum

rear exhaust box heavily corroded and outer skin breaking up

rear exhaust clamp and mounting brackets corroded

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 11 Jun 2018 14,737 miles

Rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2017 13,241 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 12,738 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 12,245 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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DV12 JBY is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DV12 JBY, 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 DV12 JBY registered?

DV12 JBY is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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