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YS12 LNK

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,121 mi
Last recorded54,121 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 LNK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 54,121 miles

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

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

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front wheels need tracking due to inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 46,809 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 185/55/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 42,171 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 36,988 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 31,331 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 31,331 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 25,656 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 20,680 miles

Lower Under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 20,680 miles

Lower Under trays fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 16,289 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 16,289 miles

Headlamp aim too high both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment high in operation (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 12,947 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 10,083 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 8,366 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 8,366 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 6,299 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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YS12 LNK 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 YS12 LNK, 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 YS12 LNK registered?

YS12 LNK is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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