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GV12 PWJ

2012 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,449 mi
Last recorded84,449 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Panda41,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 PWJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 84,449 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective DOWN PIPE MOUNTING BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT NIT WORKING

Fail 14 Oct 2025 84,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords MARKED IN YELLOW (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective DOWN PIPE MOUNTING BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT NIT WORKING

Pass 16 Oct 2024 78,786 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 73,268 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 67,347 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 67,340 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 61,832 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres are very perished on inner & outer sidewalls

Pass 1 Jul 2020 56,622 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 56,591 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 49,863 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 42,419 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 42,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 34,052 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 23,032 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 12,502 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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GV12 PWJ is a 2012 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GV12 PWJ, 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 GV12 PWJ registered?

GV12 PWJ is a 2012 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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