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DV12 KVW

2012 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,129 mi
Last recorded48,129 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 KVW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 48,129 miles

Minor oil misting on front shock absorbers.

Pass 2 Mar 2022 43,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1558013T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 39,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1558013T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 39,720 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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 1558013T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 37,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1558013 (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 37,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1558013 (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 33,414 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 33,410 miles

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,694 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2017 24,030 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2016 19,306 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 19,302 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 15,000 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 14,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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 KVW is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KVW, 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 KVW registered?

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

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The MOT history for DV12 KVW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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