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KW12 HDL

2012 Fiat Panda

Purple Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,168 mi
Last recorded89,168 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 HDL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 89,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN DOWN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN DOWN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 87,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 86,764 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 85,159 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 83,270 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 81,637 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 80,434 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 75,358 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 75,351 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2018 59,536 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 53,418 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2016 38,667 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 38,667 miles

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

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

O/S/R handbrake cable casing split

Pass 28 Jul 2015 24,484 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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KW12 HDL is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Purple with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KW12 HDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KW12 HDL?

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What year was KW12 HDL registered?

KW12 HDL is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is KW12 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 HDL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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