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YB61 HSJ

2012 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,663 mi
Last recorded87,663 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 HSJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 87,663 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 84,285 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 81,567 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 79,492 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 79,347 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 76,262 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 76,216 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 72,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In 3 places (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger rubber not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 72,996 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In 3 places (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger rubber not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1558013 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1558013 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 69,671 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 62,391 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 54,308 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 54,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 46,827 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 35,441 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 26,139 miles

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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YB61 HSJ is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Grey 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 YB61 HSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YB61 HSJ?

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What year was YB61 HSJ registered?

YB61 HSJ is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is YB61 HSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 HSJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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