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GU12 VLW

2012 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,247 mi
Last recorded87,247 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 VLW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 87,247 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Nov 2025 87,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 3 Sep 2024 77,697 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 77,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 71,959 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))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 71,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 22 Jul 2022 62,250 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 62,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 56,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 53,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 53,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 41,381 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 33,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 28,848 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 21,092 miles

175/65/14 both front tyres unevenly worn on edges

Fail 21 Jun 2016 21,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

175/65/14 both front tyres unevenly worn on edges

Fail 15 Jun 2015 14,756 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 14,756 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 VLW is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GU12 VLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU12 VLW registered?

GU12 VLW is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is GU12 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 VLW shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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