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YR12 XHF

2012 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,844 mi
Last recorded53,844 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 XHF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 53,844 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 53,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 50,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel is slightly binding

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel is slightly binding

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

Rear Backbox has corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2023 48,136 miles

Exhaust backbox is corroded

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 48,134 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump and oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded and worn but not blowing

Pass 23 Jun 2022 45,705 miles

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

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

both front wheels have slight bind of the brakes but not excessive

exhaust corroded and worn but not blowing

Pass 18 Jun 2021 43,886 miles

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

exhaust corroded and worn but not blowing

Fail 18 Jun 2021 43,886 miles

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))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

exhaust corroded and worn but not blowing

Pass 17 Jun 2020 40,314 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

exhaust corroded and worn but not blowing

under body corrosion

Pass 23 May 2019 37,908 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

exhaust corroded and worn but not blowing

Fail 23 May 2019 37,907 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

exhaust corroded and worn but not blowing

front brake pads low

Pass 31 May 2018 35,611 miles

both rear springs coroded

exhaust rear silencer coroded

front discs inner surfaces coroded

Pass 23 May 2017 31,296 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

exhaust corroded and worn

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 27 May 2016 27,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 28 May 2015 23,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs are slightly corroded

Fail 28 May 2015 23,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs are slightly corroded

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 XHF is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XHF, 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 YR12 XHF registered?

YR12 XHF is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YR12 XHF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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