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GY61 VFL

2012 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,788 mi
Last recorded45,788 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 VFL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 45,788 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 43,049 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 40,421 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 37,743 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 35,088 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 32,019 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 28,752 miles

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

Rear Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2019 27,136 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 26,913 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade slightly torn

slight play in front struts top mountings

Pass 20 Feb 2018 23,294 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 23,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine management warning lamp on

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 19,660 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2016 16,037 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 23 Feb 2016 16,037 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorating

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 20 Feb 2015 12,181 miles

wipers could be better

Fail 20 Feb 2015 12,181 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

wipers could be better

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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GY61 VFL is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GY61 VFL, 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 GY61 VFL registered?

GY61 VFL is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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