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LM12 SWZ

2012 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,480 mi
Last recorded89,480 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 SWZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 89,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 89,450 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 82,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened bearing noise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 82,543 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened bearing noise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 77,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre low tread on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven tread wear

Offside Rear Tyre low tread on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2021 77,688 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake fluid getting low

Nearside Rear Tyre low tread on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven tread wear

Offside Rear Tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2020 73,487 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut (top mount bearing slight noise) both side

Pass 4 Apr 2019 68,601 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 60,864 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,690 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 36,863 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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LM12 SWZ is a 2012 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LM12 SWZ, 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 LM12 SWZ registered?

LM12 SWZ is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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