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AR07 DXW

2007 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,977 mi
Last recorded115,977 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Fiat Panda51,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 DXW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 115,977 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management warning lamp active

oil sump is damaged, but not currently leaking

Fail 7 Feb 2018 115,971 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear parking brake cable has a broken mounting bracket

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management warning lamp active

oil sump is damaged, but not currently leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2017 110,512 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 106,862 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 May 2016 106,862 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 26 May 2015 96,617 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 May 2015 96,616 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2014 85,687 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s hand brake just within limits

Fail 22 May 2014 85,687 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s hand brake just within limits

Pass 24 May 2013 75,027 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 May 2013 75,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 May 2012 65,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 64,594 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 52,627 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 52,627 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 39,928 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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AR07 DXW is a 2007 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2007 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 51,518 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 AR07 DXW, 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 19 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AR07 DXW registered?

AR07 DXW is a 2007 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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