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LS61 WXU

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,245 mi
Last recorded40,245 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 WXU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 40,245 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Silencer in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2025 39,322 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 39,322 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 37,220 miles

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

exhaust silencer box casing corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 36,111 miles

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

slight play to n/side front upper suspension mount

Fail 7 Feb 2023 36,111 miles

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

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

slight play to n/side front upper suspension mount

Pass 17 Jan 2022 35,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases /casing corroded excess (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 35,538 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases /casing corroded excess (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 34,721 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 33,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight tear strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2020 33,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight tear strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 25,140 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 20,811 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 17,954 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 14,992 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 12,668 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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LS61 WXU is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS61 WXU, 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 LS61 WXU registered?

LS61 WXU is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is LS61 WXU safe to buy?

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