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FY62 VXB

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,627 mi
Last recorded142,627 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 VXB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 142,627 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 139,740 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 139,523 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 139,523 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing no visible for inspection (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 132,289 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 132,289 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 123,574 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2021 112,239 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 103,990 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 94,547 miles

Front exhaust flexi slightly worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 82,566 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 82,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 64,550 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 45,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable casing split

Offside Rear handbrake cable casing split

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 27,343 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 27,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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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FY62 VXB 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 FY62 VXB, 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 FY62 VXB registered?

FY62 VXB is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is FY62 VXB safe to buy?

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