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BD12 HLJ

2012 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,964 mi
Last recorded58,964 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 HLJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 58,964 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 55,093 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 48,188 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 48,188 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 41,893 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 36,476 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 29,728 miles

Central Rear slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 26 Jul 2019 19,972 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 13,946 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 13,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split but still clearing at this time / slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

all tyres cracking slightly between tread blocks etc

Pass 3 Jul 2017 12,550 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Jun 2016 11,027 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 9,514 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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BD12 HLJ is a 2012 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BD12 HLJ, 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 BD12 HLJ registered?

BD12 HLJ is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BD12 HLJ safe to buy?

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