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DY57 VAO

2007 Fiat Panda

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,834 mi
Last recorded88,834 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Fiat Panda51,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 VAO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 88,834 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2018 88,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2017 85,646 miles

EML on

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

coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 79,139 miles

coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,059 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box outter casing corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 74,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box outter casing corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 66,698 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 66,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 57,115 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 57,115 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 34,985 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DY57 VAO is a 2007 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DY57 VAO, 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 DY57 VAO registered?

DY57 VAO is a 2007 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is DY57 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY57 VAO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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