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MJ12 YOT

2012 Fiat Panda

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,281 mi
Last recorded52,281 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 YOT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 52,281 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 44,530 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 41,925 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 41,925 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 38,990 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 38,990 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 35,759 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 32,926 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 32,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 32,760 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 29,538 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 29,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 23,342 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 18,062 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 17,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 16,013 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 13,605 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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MJ12 YOT is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MJ12 YOT, 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 MJ12 YOT registered?

MJ12 YOT is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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