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BT07 FBJ

2007 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,412 mi
Last recorded122,412 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Fiat Panda51,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 FBJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 122,412 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 122,471 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 118,909 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure wing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 118,909 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure wing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 111,785 miles

front and rear coil spring corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 106,031 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 102,123 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 102,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 97,342 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,922 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Fail 20 Jun 2016 91,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,563 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Fail 23 Jun 2015 80,552 miles

Nearside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2014 69,977 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 60,040 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,766 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,842 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 32,415 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 32,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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BT07 FBJ is a 2007 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT07 FBJ, 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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BT07 FBJ is a 2007 Fiat Panda, first registered on 20 August 2007.

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