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GU12 VWP

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,081 mi
Last recorded59,081 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 VWP
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 59,081 miles

boot handle poor

engine oil is very low ..

Pass 19 Sep 2019 49,656 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust box deteriorated

tracking/geometry issue?

Fail 19 Sep 2019 49,354 miles

Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust box deteriorated

tracking/geometry issue?

Pass 1 Oct 2018 42,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted pot hole (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 42,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted pot hole (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 32,269 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 33,210 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)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 20,828 miles

Nearside Rear arch a little loose

engine oil was very low

squirrels live under bonnet

Fail 28 Sep 2016 20,828 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear arch a little loose

engine oil was very low

squirrels live under bonnet

Pass 29 Sep 2015 8,939 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 8,618 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 8,618 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 VWP is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VWP, 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 VWP registered?

GU12 VWP is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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