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GU12 VAD

2012 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,656 mi
Last recorded79,656 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 VAD
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 79,656 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 75,645 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 75,645 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 70,017 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 67,928 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 63,319 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner tread. 175/65/r14-82t

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 4 May 2020 59,503 miles

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 31 May 2019 53,338 miles

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 31 May 2019 53,338 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall. 175/65/r14-82t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall. 175/65/r14-82t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 12 May 2018 46,304 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 31 May 2017 39,697 miles

wipers starting to smear

Pass 28 May 2016 29,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 20,634 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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GU12 VAD is a 2012 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GU12 VAD, 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 GU12 VAD registered?

GU12 VAD is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is GU12 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 VAD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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