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HG61 JVY

2012 Fiat Panda

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,564 mi
Last recorded71,564 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 JVY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 71,564 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system)(ADVANCED

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust joining clamp missing

Fail 9 Dec 2024 71,564 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system)(ADVANCED

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust joining clamp missing

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose All (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 70,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDERLINE (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

corrosion to exhaust system

steel wheel fitted to nearside front)(rest alloys

Pass 18 Nov 2022 69,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 18 Nov 2022 69,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 15 Nov 2021 69,291 miles

Exhaust system corroded/ rear back box outer skin corroded

Front Both front shocks/casings corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear Trailing bushes cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs light scoring to inner faces

Front wiper blades starting to smear

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box join to centre section, clamp missing but system still secure

Pass 4 Sep 2020 67,667 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp missing (Centre pipe to tail box)

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

Rear Exhaust tail box corroded (outer skin)

Fail 4 Sep 2020 67,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp missing (Centre pipe to tail box)

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

Rear Exhaust tail box corroded (outer skin)

Pass 10 May 2019 62,460 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 62,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all lights stay on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 15 May 2018 54,523 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 54,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside mirror body damaged

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 44,541 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 31,924 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 17,924 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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HG61 JVY is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG61 JVY, 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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HG61 JVY is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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