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BG61 VSY

2011 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

74,159 mi
Last recorded74,159 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat Panda43,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VSY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 74,159 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp x2 (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 68,877 miles

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

steering went heavy after being in brake rollers but fault cleared after restarting engine

Fail 21 Nov 2024 68,876 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

steering went heavy after being in brake rollers but fault cleared after restarting engine

Pass 28 Apr 2023 63,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 May 2022 60,316 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 59,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2.5mm/slightly perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jan 2022 59,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2.5mm/slightly perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 54,814 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 54,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2020 48,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 48,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 38,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 38,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 32,039 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 31,298 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 31,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 31,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 25,586 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 19,549 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2014 19,549 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 VSY is a 2011 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VSY, 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.

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What year was BG61 VSY registered?

BG61 VSY is a 2011 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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