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YX12 WZJ

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

7,287 mi
Last recorded7,287 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 WZJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 7,287 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 6,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 6,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 6,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 5,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2022 5,739 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 5,334 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust corroded and baffles loose in rear silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2021 5,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak burst when jacked up (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy exhaust corroded and baffles loose in rear silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 5,072 miles

exhaust system corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 4,557 miles

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

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened front upper mounts slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf arms rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 3,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded but sound (7.1.2)

all suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2018 3,941 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp insecure ns lamp lower mount broken (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front 24% imballance (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded but sound (7.1.2)

all suspension components corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Mar 2017 3,282 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 2,368 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 2,368 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 1,616 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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YX12 WZJ 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 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 YX12 WZJ, 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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YX12 WZJ is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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