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DG61 LRF

2012 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,846 mi
Last recorded110,846 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 LRF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 110,846 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 102,212 miles

Air con compressor noisy in operation

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel beam at lower spring and shock mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 102,211 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Air con compressor noisy in operation

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel beam at lower spring and shock mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 92,633 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s treads worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front suspension top mounts caster settings not the same n/s to o/s

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 84,133 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 71,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, WEARING ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, WEARING ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 66,084 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP MISSING REAR SILENCER SECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 59,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 52,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 46,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front worn inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 36,704 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2016 36,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,246 miles

Nail in offside rear 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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DG61 LRF is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DG61 LRF, 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 DG61 LRF registered?

DG61 LRF is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 February 2012.

Is DG61 LRF safe to buy?

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