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YP61 ZZU

2012 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,034 mi
Last recorded77,034 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 ZZU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 77,034 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 77,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability mounting excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 68,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 58,419 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 56,878 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 50,888 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

both front tyres wearing on outer treads

Pass 24 Aug 2020 45,750 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 39,414 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 37,445 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 31,505 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 27,236 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 21,939 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 16,766 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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YP61 ZZU is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YP61 ZZU, 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 YP61 ZZU registered?

YP61 ZZU is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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