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DY07 VGJ

2007 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,915 mi
Last recorded94,915 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Fiat Panda51,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 VGJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2020 94,915 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox/transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

clutch pedal anti slipp missing

wipers not tested

Pass 9 Sep 2019 84,736 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion on all four coil springs

Pass 24 Aug 2018 76,465 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 71,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 71,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 66,416 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2015 59,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 43,680 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 43,478 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 37,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 37,704 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 34,451 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 34,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DY07 VGJ is a 2007 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DY07 VGJ, 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 DY07 VGJ registered?

DY07 VGJ is a 2007 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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