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FV07 KJF

2007 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,623 mi
Last recorded116,623 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Fiat Panda51,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 KJF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2023 116,623 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened outer sill and inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened outer sill and inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil on minimum

Fail 17 Apr 2023 116,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner + outer sill corroded within 30 cm of axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking + strut top bearing seized (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner + outer sill corroded within 30 cm of axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 116,054 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +Corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear handbrake Travel

Rear Suspension Corroding

Fail 11 Apr 2022 116,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative Doesnt Hold On (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +Corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear handbrake Travel

Rear Suspension Corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2020 115,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to offside 26% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 114,980 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lower effort to offside 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both front outer sills near front seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion to both rear outer sills

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (clamp missing) (6.1.2 (a))

Low effort to offside parking brake

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 110,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front strut top bearing worn/stiff

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 110,658 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lower effort to offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front strut top bearing worn/stiff

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 108,484 miles

coolant pipe corroded slightly leaking

oil leak

strut top mounts tight

Fail 20 Apr 2018 108,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

coolant pipe corroded slightly leaking

earth fault on rear lamps

nearside washer jet poor

oil leak

strut top mounts tight

Pass 5 Apr 2017 104,109 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 104,109 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 99,337 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Apr 2015 92,032 miles

Oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Apr 2014 85,382 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 85,381 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 75,885 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 75,882 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 65,351 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,560 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,208 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 40,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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FV07 KJF is a 2007 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FV07 KJF, 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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FV07 KJF is a 2007 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 April 2007.

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