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YD12 HKW

2012 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,975 mi
Last recorded42,975 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 HKW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 42,975 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear spring bases (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 39,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

air filter box not attached to throttle body (clip missing)

Fail 3 Feb 2025 39,730 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator insecure cover missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

air filter box not attached to throttle body (clip missing)

Pass 8 Jan 2024 35,049 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 28,349 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside/offside low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 22,886 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 15,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 12,356 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))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 12,356 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 8,905 miles

rear silencer skin deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2019 8,905 miles

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

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

rear silencer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2018 8,336 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 6,895 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Mar 2016 5,785 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 4,145 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 HKW is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HKW, 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 HKW registered?

YD12 HKW is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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