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DE12 VZM

2012 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,002 mi
Last recorded43,002 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 VZM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 43,002 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 40,691 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 37,373 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 33,401 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 28,692 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 28,692 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 28,616 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 25,062 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 20,008 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 14,897 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 11,387 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 7,078 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 5,444 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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DE12 VZM is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DE12 VZM, 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 DE12 VZM?

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What year was DE12 VZM registered?

DE12 VZM is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DE12 VZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 VZM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE12 VZM have outstanding finance?

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