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GU12 VLK

2012 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,080 mi
Last recorded43,080 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 VLK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 43,080 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle + both rear coil springs corroded.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Outer skin corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 43,007 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Outer skin corroded and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 42,998 miles

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

Rear exhaust rust and minor leak

Pass 4 Dec 2021 42,886 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 42,829 miles

front top suspension mountsworn

front tyres 2mm inner edge

rear exhaust rust and minor leak

Pass 6 Dec 2019 42,714 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front top suspension mounts worn

front tyres 2mm inner edge

rear exhaust rust

Pass 4 Dec 2018 42,544 miles

front top suspension mounts worn

rear exhaust rust and minor leak

Pass 25 Nov 2017 42,211 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play in front suspension top mounts, (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from rear exhaust box, (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 42,211 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play in front suspension top mounts, (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support clamp was missing, (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from rear exhaust box, (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 41,993 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,672 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 37,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 28,016 miles

slight leak on rear exhaust silencer

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 VLK is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc 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 VLK, 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 VLK registered?

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

Is GU12 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 VLK 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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