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LB61 MLU

2012 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,414 mi
Last recorded60,414 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 MLU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 60,414 miles

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2024 50,974 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 43,075 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 34,930 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated,

Pass 6 Dec 2021 31,415 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 30,395 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 25 Nov 2020 30,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 9 Dec 2019 28,360 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Some cracking to both rear tyre sidewalls.

Fail 9 Dec 2019 28,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Some cracking to both rear tyre sidewalls.

Pass 10 Dec 2018 25,594 miles

Front brake pads very low

Nearside Front tyre tread is wearing on inner tread and just under 4.00 mm

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner tread and tread just over 3.00 mm

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2017 22,844 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is starting to corrode

coolant leak from engine area

engine management light is on dash

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 5 Dec 2016 20,062 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 20,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 17,713 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 15,311 miles

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

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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LB61 MLU is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB61 MLU, 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 LB61 MLU registered?

LB61 MLU is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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