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HJ61 OAZ

2012 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,198 mi
Last recorded102,198 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 OAZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 102,198 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 102,198 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 97,149 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 97,149 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint and front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 86,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2023 73,493 miles

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

both nearside and offside front top strutt mounts worn

Fail 26 Jan 2023 73,493 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both nearside and offside front top strutt mounts worn

Pass 25 Jan 2022 60,265 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 50,098 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 43,565 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 30,164 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 26,999 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 26,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 23,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,064 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner raised edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner raised edge

Fail 21 Mar 2016 19,064 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' camera on screen plus object hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner raised edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner raised edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,691 miles

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

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

O/S/F Tyre heavily worn on inner edge, no cord showing at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2015 16,152 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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HJ61 OAZ is a 2012 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HJ61 OAZ, 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 HJ61 OAZ registered?

HJ61 OAZ is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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