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GU12 VLH

2012 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,984 mi
Last recorded42,984 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 VLH
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 42,984 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Radiator damaged but not leaking

Fail 20 Mar 2025 42,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Radiator damaged but not leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2024 38,860 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 35,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 31,557 miles

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

Slight play in both front suspension strut upper bushes

Fail 29 Mar 2022 31,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Slight play in both front suspension strut upper bushes

Pass 26 Mar 2021 28,507 miles

Play in both front suspension strut upper mounts

Pass 19 Mar 2020 27,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in to mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 22,594 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 20,021 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 17,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 10,402 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 8,025 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

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 VLH 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 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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

GU12 VLH is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is GU12 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 VLH 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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