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HG12 YVB

2012 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,816 mi
Last recorded69,816 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 YVB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 69,816 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 67,383 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 67,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 64,357 miles

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

handbrake cables starting to split

Pass 18 Jul 2023 59,382 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 54,093 miles

Coil spring corroded corrosion on both rear suspension coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 54,093 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded corrosion on both rear suspension coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 48,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on nearside rear suspension coil spring

Pass 14 Jul 2020 44,316 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 44,316 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 39,736 miles

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

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

both rear suspension coil springs partly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2019 39,736 miles

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

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

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

both rear suspension coil springs partly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 33,922 miles

nearside rear and offside rear suspension coil springs partly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 29,523 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 24,459 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 20,083 miles

All tyres starting to perish in tread area. (No cords visible at time of test)

Both front tyres wearing to both edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HG12 YVB 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 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 HG12 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.

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HG12 YVB is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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