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YB62 MZU

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,341 mi
Last recorded116,341 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 MZU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 116,341 miles

parking brake travel high but operates ok

Pass 4 Nov 2024 115,467 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 114,577 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 114,577 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both hand brake outer casings split

Pass 21 Nov 2022 113,641 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer cover broken but not effecting performance

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer cover broken but not effecting performance

Pass 19 Nov 2021 111,728 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 111,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 104,368 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 104,367 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 94,127 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 94,127 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 80,484 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 69,229 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 59,689 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 47,140 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YB62 MZU is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YB62 MZU, 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 YB62 MZU registered?

YB62 MZU is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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The MOT history for YB62 MZU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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