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DE61 NPG

2012 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,373 mi
Last recorded96,373 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 NPG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 96,373 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 96,373 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 92,717 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 86,898 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 79,284 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 79,284 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 69,090 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 62,261 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 62,032 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Nearside and offside rear upper bushes excessively worn (5.3.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front, advise replace soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 52,551 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 39,686 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,675 miles

Both Handbrake cable outer casting split wires corroded.

Front Wipers smearing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on both edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 27,492 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both Handbrake cable outer casting split wires corroded.

Front Wipers smearing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on both edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 15,809 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 14,009 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 14,009 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 10,803 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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DE61 NPG is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE61 NPG, 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 DE61 NPG registered?

DE61 NPG is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 February 2012.

Is DE61 NPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 NPG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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