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BT61 VLR

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,027 mi
Last recorded30,027 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 VLR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 30,027 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 28,081 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 28,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 26,573 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 24,813 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 22,979 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres heavily perished & both front tyres worn on edges, 165/65/14

Fail 19 Jul 2022 22,977 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres heavily perished & both front tyres worn on edges, 165/65/14

Pass 16 Jul 2021 20,846 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front lower suspention arms rear compliance bushes in poor condition/parting slightly not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front tyre perishing/cracking

Rear tyres cracking

exhaust middle and rear sections securing clamp corroded away

rear coil springs corroded

unable to see/inspect front inner brake pads

Pass 18 Feb 2020 19,230 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Rear coil springs heavily corroded

clamp on exhaust between middle and rear sections badly corroded

front suspention arms rear compliance bushes splitting with slight movement in the bushes

Pass 21 Feb 2019 17,800 miles

Rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2019 17,789 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 16,940 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 15,567 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 12,284 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 11,015 miles

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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BT61 VLR is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT61 VLR, 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 BT61 VLR registered?

BT61 VLR is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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