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LX12 OTU

2012 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,140 mi
Last recorded114,140 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 OTU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 114,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2019 114,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,520 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 97,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 80,477 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear section of exhaust corroded and has clamp missing

Fail 24 Mar 2017 80,477 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear section of exhaust corroded and has clamp missing

Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,381 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 64,381 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 47,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LX12 OTU is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 LX12 OTU, 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

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What year was LX12 OTU registered?

LX12 OTU is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LX12 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX12 OTU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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