2012 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · SW12 HCU
2012 Fiat Panda (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 107,938 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PANDA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW12 HCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 107,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW12 HCU Mileage History
- 03/04/2024104,283 mi
- 07/03/2025106,979 mi+2,696 mi
- 11/03/2025106,979 mi
- 18/03/2026107,938 mi+959 mi
- 18/03/2026107,938 mi
Average of roughly 1,869 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW12 HCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Fiat Panda (SW12 HCU) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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