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YC12 VYW

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,940 mi
Last recorded71,940 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 VYW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 71,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coolant expansion bottle leaking

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 71,934 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts inner and outs worn (185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coolant expansion bottle leaking

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 66,476 miles

Front Coolant leak at the bottle ()

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective is excessively ()

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge 185/55R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 66,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55R15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective is excessively ()

Front Coolant leak at the bottle ()

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge 185/55R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 62,740 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 185/55R15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Fail 6 Jun 2023 62,612 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 185/55R15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Pass 6 Jun 2022 59,254 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

both front tyres heavily worn inner edges strongly recommend tyres replaced ASAP and full steering geometry check and adjustments done if needed

Fail 25 May 2022 59,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged broken /snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

both front tyres heavily worn inner edges strongly recommend tyres replaced ASAP and full steering geometry check and adjustments done if needed

Pass 16 Jul 2021 55,397 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coolant level low and expansion tank showing signs of leaking.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back bush splitting from bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess x2 both sides worn/deteriorated yellow chalk. (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 55,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has multiple cuts to cords yellow chalk. Excelon 185/55/R15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coolant level low and expansion tank showing signs of leaking.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back bush splitting from bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess x2 both sides worn/deteriorated yellow chalk. (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 53,009 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 53,009 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 43,520 miles

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

handbrake low readings

Fail 9 Apr 2019 43,490 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing lambda too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

handbrake low readings

Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 24,549 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 20,640 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 17,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Fiat Panda reliability report

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YC12 VYW is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VYW, 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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YC12 VYW is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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