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YC12 VYH

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,780 mi
Last recorded70,780 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 VYH
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 70,780 miles

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

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

headlamp switch faulty not allowing dipped beam to be turned onto position lamp setting

Pass 18 Oct 2024 66,028 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 65,973 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 63,467 miles

Centre exhaust mounting missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also slight judder (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil sump rusty also slight leak

Rear Coil spring corroded both lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 60,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front of engine sump going rusty

Surface rust on suspension components

Pass 27 Sep 2021 58,043 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 55,948 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 55,766 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 51,026 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 46,388 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 42,156 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 38,011 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 32,308 miles

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 VYH is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YC12 VYH, 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 YC12 VYH registered?

YC12 VYH is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is YC12 VYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 VYH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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