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HG61 RKA

2012 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,879 mi
Last recorded54,879 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 RKA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 54,879 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 52,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 49,834 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 49,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 46,735 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 43,687 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 40,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 37,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 33,791 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 29,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 25,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear box is deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2015 17,566 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 17,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 RKA is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HG61 RKA, 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 HG61 RKA registered?

HG61 RKA is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is HG61 RKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG61 RKA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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