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YL12 BNU

2012 Fiat Panda

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,433 mi
Last recorded49,433 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 BNU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 49,433 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 47,455 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 45,987 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 43,295 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 36,693 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 36,693 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 35,455 miles

Central Front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 33,646 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 363,646 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 29,709 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 25,198 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 19,283 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 13,249 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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YL12 BNU is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YL12 BNU, 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 YL12 BNU registered?

YL12 BNU is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is YL12 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL12 BNU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL12 BNU have outstanding finance?

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