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LS61 WYJ

2012 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,651 mi
Last recorded45,651 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 WYJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 45,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 43,000 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2024 38,772 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 38,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

all 3 wipers split

alternator belt cracking

exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2023 33,979 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 30,584 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 27,369 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 26,371 miles

Both rear tyres heavily split cracked and perished 165-65-14 continental

Centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded and slightly leaking

Pass 3 Jan 2019 25,112 miles

Centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded.. slight leak

Pass 5 Jan 2018 23,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 23,596 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2017 21,641 miles

Front brake pads worn thin

Fail 10 Jan 2017 21,641 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake pads worn thin

Pass 5 Jan 2016 18,123 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 14,756 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 WYJ is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc 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 LS61 WYJ, 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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LS61 WYJ is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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