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MJ12 LCA

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,785 mi
Last recorded108,785 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 LCA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 108,785 miles

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

nearside daytime running light not working

Fail 14 Oct 2025 108,785 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside daytime running light not working

Pass 24 Oct 2024 99,059 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 99,059 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 91,329 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Oct 2022 76,639 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Oct 2022 76,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 67,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Oct 2020 59,335 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 59,335 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 56,910 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 50,949 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 50,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 43,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

front wheel alinement needs adjusting.

Fail 15 May 2018 43,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 35,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 28,343 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 20,629 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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MJ12 LCA is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MJ12 LCA, 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 MJ12 LCA registered?

MJ12 LCA is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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