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DV12 LXY

2012 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,767 mi
Last recorded81,767 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 LXY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 81,767 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 72,779 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 62,860 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 50,248 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 39,957 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 35,589 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 35,589 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 32,487 miles

All 4 shock casing corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2020 32,487 miles

All 4 shock casing corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 25,638 miles

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 26 Nov 2018 25,638 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 11 Nov 2017 21,013 miles

Advise both rear coil springs corroded.

Advise exhaust system corroded and rear box outer skin peeling away.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 17,682 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 17,682 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 15,577 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 LXY is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LXY, 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 LXY registered?

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

Is DV12 LXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 LXY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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