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BG12 VJY

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,871 mi
Last recorded73,871 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VJY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 73,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 72,660 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 66,486 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 61,045 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 56,067 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 51,360 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides o/s & n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 51,360 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides o/s & n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 47,869 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 47,843 miles

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2019 41,799 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 38,152 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 33,205 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,266 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 20,419 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BG12 VJY is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG12 VJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG12 VJY registered?

BG12 VJY is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is BG12 VJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 VJY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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