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DV12 LXX

2012 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,383 mi
Last recorded113,383 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 LXX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 113,383 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 113,374 miles

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 112,519 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2024 111,846 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2024 111,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2023 110,627 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 110,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 108,459 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 106,421 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 106,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 104,679 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 102,135 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 24 Jan 2019 102,135 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2018 99,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 96,702 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 96,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 73,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,305 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 LXX is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LXX, 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 LXX registered?

DV12 LXX is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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