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YD12 FHY

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,998 mi
Last recorded90,998 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 FHY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 90,998 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 90,996 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 86,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 82,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective all 3 (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 82,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective all 3 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 79,269 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 79,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 75,361 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 75,361 miles

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 73,586 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 68,974 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 68,973 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 56,255 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 56,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 53,616 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,909 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 43,863 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear clamp missing (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,896 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 33,700 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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YD12 FHY is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YD12 FHY, 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 YD12 FHY registered?

YD12 FHY is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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