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DV12 LYA

2012 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,517 mi
Last recorded70,517 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 LYA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 70,517 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 65,529 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 65,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 58,605 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 53,208 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 47,493 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 41,984 miles

corrosion formed on front and rear suspension parts

Pass 18 Apr 2019 31,694 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 31,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 25,738 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 20,999 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 11,278 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 2,452 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 LYA is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LYA, 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 LYA registered?

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

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