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YC12 VXG

2012 Fiat Panda

Purple Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,469 mi
Last recorded90,469 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 VXG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 90,469 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 85,605 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 85,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 76,180 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 73,447 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 73,447 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2022 67,493 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 62,296 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 58,231 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 58,231 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users injector blowing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 51,503 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 51,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 44,893 miles

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

tow bar socket not working (7 pin)

Fail 8 May 2018 44,893 miles

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

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

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

tow bar socket not working (7 pin)

Pass 9 May 2017 38,054 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2016 29,220 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre cracked in the tread

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 May 2016 29,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre cracked in the tread

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 19,081 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YC12 VXG is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Purple with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YC12 VXG, 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 YC12 VXG registered?

YC12 VXG is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YC12 VXG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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