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DIW 1985

2011 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,498 mi
Last recorded36,498 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat Panda43,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIW 1985
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 36,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axel corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2025 36,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axel corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 35,949 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 33,834 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 32,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 31,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 29,887 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 28,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 26,458 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 25,394 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2016 23,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 21,815 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 16,368 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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DIW 1985 is a 2011 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DIW 1985, 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 DIW 1985 registered?

DIW 1985 is a 2011 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is DIW 1985 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIW 1985 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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