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GJ61 XEW

2012 Fiat Panda

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,972 mi
Last recorded73,972 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 XEW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 73,972 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 73,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 72,169 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 72,165 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 68,390 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 68,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2022 64,466 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 64,466 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 60,971 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 60,968 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 55,597 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 49,281 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 49,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 42,586 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 35,213 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 29,422 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 19,940 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 19,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 10,614 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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GJ61 XEW is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GJ61 XEW, 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 GJ61 XEW registered?

GJ61 XEW is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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