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DY12 YVB

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,746 mi
Last recorded52,746 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 YVB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 52,746 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 49,916 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 46,997 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 44,934 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 44,934 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 42,491 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 40,661 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 40,661 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 38,496 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 34,667 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 30,181 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 25,490 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 21,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WORN (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON SEAT BELT

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WORN (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 21,737 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WORN (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON SEAT BELT

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WORN (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 17,053 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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DY12 YVB is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY12 YVB, 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 DY12 YVB registered?

DY12 YVB is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is DY12 YVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 YVB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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