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DG61 GWE

2011 Fiat Panda

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,869 mi
Last recorded134,869 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat Panda43,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 GWE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2011
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 134,869 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 132,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 125,654 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 117,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (crack on passenger side) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (nearside and offside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (nearside and offside) (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 117,775 miles

Emissions not tested (due to exhaust blowing) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure (hanger/bracket missing) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (crack on passenger side) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (nearside and offside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (nearside and offside) (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 112,103 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 107,020 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 107,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 102,124 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 102,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2019 88,369 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 88,369 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 74,565 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 61,685 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 61,685 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 45,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in the tread

Pass 6 Jan 2015 37,208 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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DG61 GWE is a 2011 Fiat Panda in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG61 GWE, 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 DG61 GWE registered?

DG61 GWE is a 2011 Fiat Panda, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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