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YP12 JZL

2012 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,201 mi
Last recorded101,201 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 JZL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 101,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 101,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 99,321 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2025 99,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and run flat damage 185/55x15 ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and cracking 185/55x15 ()

Pass 29 Apr 2024 91,002 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Apr 2024 91,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and splitting [rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and splitting [rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2023 83,777 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 83,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush worn and spliting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush spliting (5.3.2 (c))

both rear tyres cracking badly inbetween tread 185/55x15

Pass 22 Apr 2022 76,345 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 76,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked and split to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2021 71,026 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 62,425 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 60,599 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 43,936 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 32,211 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 22,094 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 22,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively 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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YP12 JZL is a 2012 Fiat Panda in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YP12 JZL, 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 YP12 JZL registered?

YP12 JZL is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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