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BJ62 VYK

2012 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,169 mi
Last recorded59,169 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VYK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 59,169 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction items on dash board and hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 59,159 miles

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bolt loose (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction items on dash board and hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 53,893 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 47,579 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 47,570 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 41,437 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 34,958 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 28,936 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 28,936 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))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 23,717 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 23,717 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 20,411 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 20,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 17,397 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 14,573 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 11,939 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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BJ62 VYK is a 2012 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ62 VYK, 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 BJ62 VYK registered?

BJ62 VYK is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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