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LS12 HGU

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,460 mi
Last recorded69,460 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 HGU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 69,460 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 51,860 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 46,432 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 45,199 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

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

Nearside Front Slight play in top mount.

Pass 27 Jan 2022 41,236 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 38,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 38,065 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 35,518 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 29,347 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 2 Mar 2019 29,347 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 22,964 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 18,153 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 15,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system corroded in several places

Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,390 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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LS12 HGU is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc 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 LS12 HGU, 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 LS12 HGU registered?

LS12 HGU is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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