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YD62 GKU

2012 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,951 mi
Last recorded52,951 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 GKU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 52,951 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Fail 8 May 2026 52,951 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 28 Apr 2025 45,866 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mount corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and tyre also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and tyre also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 35,511 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 31,428 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 30,926 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 25,449 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 22,696 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 16,359 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 9,418 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 9,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 7,193 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 6,619 miles

both front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 11 Aug 2015 4,903 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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YD62 GKU is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YD62 GKU, 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 YD62 GKU registered?

YD62 GKU is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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