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DY61 XPN

2012 Fiat Panda

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,061 mi
Last recorded37,061 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 XPN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 37,061 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2024 24,002 miles

Exhaust back box slight leak

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 10,957 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 10,460 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2023 10,460 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 10,023 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust backbox corroded and clamp missing

Fail 24 Jan 2022 10,023 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres original tyres 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust backbox corroded and clamp missing

Pass 18 Jan 2021 9,558 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 9,119 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 8,357 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded and clamp missing

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 7,725 miles

exhaust rear box and clamp deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2017 6,963 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2017 6,963 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 6,073 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 6,073 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 5,176 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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DY61 XPN is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY61 XPN, 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 DY61 XPN registered?

DY61 XPN is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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