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GU12 VLV

2012 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,507 mi
Last recorded115,507 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 115,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 114,953 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre valve stem perished, recommend replacing in near future

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2023 113,851 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 113,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 108,868 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 107,954 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 103,875 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 103,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80-13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 94,617 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 14 Feb 2019 76,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 58,315 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 41,841 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 33,863 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 30,504 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,000 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 VLV is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLV, 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 VLV registered?

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

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