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YD12 FJV

2012 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,358 mi
Last recorded79,358 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 FJV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 79,358 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump is corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 77,378 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Center to rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Bearing rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 75,194 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 75,169 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Cut in side wall cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2022 70,235 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 70,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged splitting/corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 66,491 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 59,511 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 47,767 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 37,752 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside door mirror has been repaired with tape

wipers poor aero deck blades fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2018 37,750 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside door mirror has been repaired with tape

wipers poor aero deck blades fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 24,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,178 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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YD12 FJV is a 2012 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YD12 FJV, 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 YD12 FJV registered?

YD12 FJV is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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