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YX12 ZZU

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

46,789 mi
Last recorded46,789 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 46,789 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 45,977 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 45,977 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 45,420 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2023 44,595 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 44,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 43,239 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 43,239 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 41,838 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 39,079 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded/split

slight wear in front brake disc faces

Fail 20 Mar 2020 39,079 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded/split

slight wear in front brake disc faces

Pass 22 Mar 2019 35,796 miles

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

corrosion in nearside rear coil spring and nearside/offside front suspension struts and exhaust back box outer skin

nearside front tyre worn/wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Mar 2019 35,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

corrosion in nearside rear coil spring and nearside/offside front suspension struts and exhaust back box outer skin

nearside front tyre worn/wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2018 32,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box becoming poor in condition with corrosion

heavy surface corrosion in rear suspension coil springs

Fail 22 Mar 2018 32,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box becoming poor in condition with corrosion

heavy surface corrosion in rear suspension coil springs

Pass 29 Mar 2017 29,392 miles

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

nearside front inner brake disc face corroded and with front brake imbalance nearside lower effort

rear wiper blade split

some separation in rear upper shocker mounting bushes , exhaust back box outer skin corroded

surface corrosion in rear suspension coil springs , some separation in nearside/offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes

Fail 29 Mar 2017 29,392 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (rotted off (7.1.1)

nearside front inner brake disc face corroded and with front brake imbalance nearside lower effort

rear wiper blade split

some separation in rear upper shocker mounting bushes , exhaust back box outer skin corroded

surface corrosion in rear suspension coil springs , some separation in nearside/offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes

Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,261 miles

both rear shock absorber upper mounting bushes slight perishing

exhaust back box heavily corroded and slight leaks from joint

front wishbone rear mounting bushes perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2015 22,413 miles

both front tyres worn very close

front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes show movement

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 ZZU is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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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YX12 ZZU is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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