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YR12 GZD

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,611 mi
Last recorded64,611 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 GZD
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 64,611 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 61,662 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 60,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 57,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 54,259 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 50,047 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 50,045 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 46,528 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 46,527 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 41,263 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 41,263 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 35,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 29,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 29,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 24,454 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,931 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear 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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YR12 GZD is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR12 GZD, 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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YR12 GZD is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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