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YH12 GYP

2012 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,377 mi
Last recorded84,377 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 GYP
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 84,377 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 84,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 76,620 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 76,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 68,889 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Sump corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2023 68,887 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Backbock to middle section leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Sump corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2022 61,940 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 61,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 57,592 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 57,592 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 51,959 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 51,959 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 44,956 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 38,281 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 30,208 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,922 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 27,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,918 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,305 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 20,187 miles

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

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

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

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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YH12 GYP is a 2012 Fiat Panda in White 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 YH12 GYP, 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 YH12 GYP registered?

YH12 GYP is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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