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BD12 HLN

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,348 mi
Last recorded104,348 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 HLN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 104,348 miles

Handbrake may need attention

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Various if not all suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2026 104,347 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.121 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake may need attention

Nearside Front Outer door handle stiff in return

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Various if not all suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2025 96,268 miles

Parking brake lever has increased reverse travel indecating brake system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 85,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 85,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 77,327 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 68,642 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 68,618 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,931 miles

Oil leak Engine

Under trays fitted n/s an o/s rear

Pass 5 Mar 2020 47,545 miles

Oil Leak (Sump Leaking)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 39,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm and cracking in tread area

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread area

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 39,075 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm and cracking in tread area

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread area

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 31,875 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 22,603 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 14,527 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 10,800 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 HLN is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD12 HLN, 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 HLN registered?

BD12 HLN is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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