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YB61 XFJ

2012 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,864 mi
Last recorded77,864 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 XFJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 77,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956514 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle & lower spring mounting general corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 77,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956514 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle & lower spring mounting general corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 70,334 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns/os lower spring mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 70,329 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns/os lower spring mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 61,207 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 61,207 miles

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 53,093 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 51,800 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 51,798 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 46,225 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 46,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 38,778 miles

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

Front Inner 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))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 33,809 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box

Fail 24 Jan 2018 33,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box

Pass 18 Jan 2017 28,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 28,075 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 23,022 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Jan 2015 16,115 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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YB61 XFJ is a 2012 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XFJ, 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 YB61 XFJ registered?

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

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