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FY62 VYS

2012 Fiat Panda

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,814 mi
Last recorded97,814 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 VYS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 97,814 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 87,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 78,776 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 69,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable corroded and split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded and swelled (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 61,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable corroded and swelled (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 53,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handcrake cable cracking (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable cracking (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 53,617 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))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handcrake cable cracking (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable cracking (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 39,412 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 23,883 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 23,600 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 19,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, 175/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2015 14,966 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 14,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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 VYS is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FY62 VYS, 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

How do I check the history of FY62 VYS?

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What year was FY62 VYS registered?

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

Is FY62 VYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 VYS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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