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DV12 LYC

2012 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,111 mi
Last recorded82,111 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 82,111 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2025 80,803 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 79,052 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 79,052 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 76,851 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 76,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 74,692 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 74,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 73,270 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 71,599 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 66,187 miles

Front Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 60,183 miles

unable to fully inspect brakes due to wheel design

x2 front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,501 miles

Rear silencer poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2017 51,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear silencer poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2016 40,241 miles

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

Rear silencer poor

Fail 7 Apr 2016 40,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear silencer poor

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 27,735 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 27,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 LYC is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 LYC, 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 LYC registered?

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

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