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KR61 GVJ

2012 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,438 mi
Last recorded22,438 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR61 GVJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 22,438 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 22,400 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 21,420 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 21,420 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/f and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 19,870 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 19,235 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 19,235 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 18,621 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 17,603 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 71,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 15,861 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 13,767 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 11,391 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 8,922 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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KR61 GVJ 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 78.6%.

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 KR61 GVJ, 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 KR61 GVJ registered?

KR61 GVJ is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is KR61 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR61 GVJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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