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BG61 VUB

2011 Fiat Panda

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,102 mi
Last recorded52,102 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat Panda43,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VUB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2011
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 52,102 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear axle corroded

slight lift in o/s front shocker top mounting

sump corroded + damp

Fail 18 Dec 2025 52,100 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Exhaust corroded

slight lift in o/s front shocker top mounting

sump corroded + damp

Pass 13 Dec 2024 51,786 miles

Rear axle corroded

slight lift in o/s front shocker top mounting

Exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2024 51,783 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Rear axle corroded

slight lift in o/s front shocker top mounting

Pass 21 Dec 2023 50,882 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 50,881 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 49,630 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 49,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 47,972 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 47,339 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 44,308 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 44,303 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing , but secure

Silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2019 41,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear silencer corroded & blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 37,437 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer shield corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush spilt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 33,932 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 31,130 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 28,711 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 28,114 miles

cut to outer wall of o/s/f tyre

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 VUB is a 2011 Fiat Panda in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

BG61 VUB is a 2011 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is BG61 VUB safe to buy?

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