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YL61 NUJ

2012 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,953 mi
Last recorded53,953 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL61 NUJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 53,953 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 48,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 48,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 42,140 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. Advise early replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2024 42,140 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. Advise early replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2023 35,429 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2023 35,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2021 28,049 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box is deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2020 26,985 miles

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

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

exhaust back box is deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2019 24,652 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 23,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus its perished badly (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus its perished badly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus its perished badly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 21,138 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 19,186 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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YL61 NUJ is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YL61 NUJ, 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

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What year was YL61 NUJ registered?

YL61 NUJ is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is YL61 NUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL61 NUJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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