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BG61 VAV

2012 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,669 mi
Last recorded66,669 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VAV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 66,669 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 64,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear trailing arms / axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer very tatty with corrosion.

when rotated by hand both front brakes found to be binding slightly.

Fail 4 Nov 2024 64,202 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear facing wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear trailing arms / axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer very tatty with corrosion.

when rotated by hand both front brakes found to be binding slightly.

Pass 17 Nov 2023 61,005 miles

Exhaust tailpipe silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade rubber starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Trye wearing on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 58,444 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 58,444 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 55,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2022 55,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 50,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorating

slight play in front struts top mountings

Pass 6 Mar 2020 47,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust heavily corroded

slight play in front struts top mountings

Fail 3 Mar 2020 47,261 miles

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

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 Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust heavily corroded

slight play in front struts top mountings

Pass 14 Mar 2019 41,522 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))

brake discs corroded

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 14 Mar 2019 41,522 miles

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

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

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

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

brake discs corroded

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2018 34,965 miles

Both rear tyres have signs of perishing on the outer sidewalls

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

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

Rear Exhaust rear box outer shell deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2017 28,968 miles

brake discs corroded

exhaust deteriorating

front indicators faded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 28,899 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake discs corroded

exhaust deteriorating

front indicators faded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 24,657 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 18,930 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 17,377 miles

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

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

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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BG61 VAV is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG61 VAV, 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 BG61 VAV registered?

BG61 VAV is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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