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YA12 ULJ

2012 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,343 mi
Last recorded51,343 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 ULJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 51,343 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 49,329 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 47,200 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 45,625 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 42,955 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 42,932 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 40,243 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 40,243 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 37,929 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 34,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 30,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 26,501 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 21,796 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 14,571 miles

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly 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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YA12 ULJ is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YA12 ULJ, 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 YA12 ULJ registered?

YA12 ULJ is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is YA12 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 ULJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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