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FV57 VLZ

2007 Fiat Panda

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,526 mi
Last recorded123,526 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Fiat Panda51,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 VLZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 123,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 122,000 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 121,884 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 116,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 116,079 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 106,519 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 106,423 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 104,194 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs are corroded on insides

nearside rear tyre is worn on outside edge

Fail 12 Dec 2016 104,192 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs are corroded on insides

nearside rear tyre is worn on outside edge

Pass 19 Dec 2015 90,398 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 90,374 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2014 73,219 miles

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

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

Play in front wishbone bushes.

Fail 2 Dec 2014 73,216 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Play in front wishbone bushes.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 59,119 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 59,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,660 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 32,858 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 24,680 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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FV57 VLZ is a 2007 Fiat Panda in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FV57 VLZ, 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 FV57 VLZ registered?

FV57 VLZ is a 2007 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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