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GL61 GYU

2012 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

35,294 mi
Last recorded35,294 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 GYU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 35,294 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion rear beam axle

Fail 20 Jul 2026 35,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion rear beam axle

Pass 30 Jul 2025 31,014 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 31,013 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 26,509 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 26,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both outer mirror covers broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 25,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/2 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise timing belt

Fail 3 Jul 2023 25,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/2 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise timing belt

Pass 5 Jul 2022 23,418 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 23,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 21,627 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 20,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 20,457 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 19,485 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 18,697 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 17,320 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2018 17,320 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 14,676 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 12,474 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 9,907 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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GL61 GYU is a 2012 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GL61 GYU, 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 GL61 GYU registered?

GL61 GYU is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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