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BG61 VST

2011 Fiat Panda

Black Lpg 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Fiat Panda43,409 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VST
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026
Fail 8 Jan 2026

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam is corroded at spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022

Front Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak, bottom of sump is wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside inner face of discs has corroded and has sections where the face has fallen off (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect shock absorber has leaked its fluid out (5.3.2 (d))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019
Pass 20 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread grooves, front & rear, offside & nearside , all four tyers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 244,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 230,386 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 179,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box starting to decay

Fail 23 Oct 2015 178,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box starting to decay

Pass 6 Nov 2014 132,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 132,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 VST is a 2011 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 43,409 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 VST, 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 15 years old, this Fiat Panda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG61 VST registered?

BG61 VST is a 2011 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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