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GF12 NRU

2012 Fiat Panda

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,796 mi
Last recorded62,796 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 NRU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 62,796 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 62,796 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front DRL lamp not working

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 61,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall / outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall / outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 61,048 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall / outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall / outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 59,056 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 56,980 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 56,980 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 54,838 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 52,802 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 52,802 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 50,759 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 47,463 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 47,463 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 39,989 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 32,071 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 25,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,063 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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GF12 NRU is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF12 NRU, 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 GF12 NRU registered?

GF12 NRU is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is GF12 NRU safe to buy?

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