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SL12 LWS

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,027 mi
Last recorded49,027 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 LWS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 49,027 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 49,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 43,625 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 43,602 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 39,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 36,785 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 33,660 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 33,641 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety @ sump (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 28,948 miles

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

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

sump slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 25,728 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 21,369 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 16,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 12,905 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SL12 LWS is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SL12 LWS, 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 SL12 LWS registered?

SL12 LWS is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is SL12 LWS safe to buy?

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