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EF61 FWD

2011 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,148 mi
Last recorded86,148 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat Panda43,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 FWD
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 86,148 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 86,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 80,881 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2024 77,190 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S+O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 77,181 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S+O/S (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 71,980 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 71,980 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 68,008 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 63,331 miles

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

back box corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 49,399 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 28 Mar 2019 49,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM also worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM also worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 34,043 miles

Rear coil springs x 2 corroded

Rear exhaust back box cassing corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 34,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil springs x 2 corroded

Rear exhaust back box cassing corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 22,728 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 22,602 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 22,396 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 18,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front tyre worn excessively on inner edges

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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EF61 FWD is a 2011 Fiat Panda in Black 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 EF61 FWD, 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 EF61 FWD registered?

EF61 FWD is a 2011 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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