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M46 XBP

1994 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,502 mi
Last recorded86,502 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Fiat Panda58,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM46 XBP
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 86,502 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 85,297 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 79,212 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 77,427 miles

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 77,334 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lowers inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion around o/s/f inner sill drain hole

slight corrosion to body sills

Fail 7 Sep 2020 77,327 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lowers inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion around o/s/f inner sill drain hole

slight corrosion to body sills

Pass 22 Aug 2019 77,201 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both . (5.3.2 (b))

both sill lips slightly corroded .

nearside front brake binding slightly .

Fail 22 Aug 2019 77,200 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both . (5.3.2 (b))

both sill lips slightly corroded .

nearside front brake binding slightly .

Pass 31 Aug 2018 75,891 miles

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

both rear shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s driveshaft/gearbox gaitor split leaking gearbox oil

Fail 31 Aug 2018 75,891 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s driveshaft/gearbox gaitor split leaking gearbox oil

Pass 6 Apr 2009 70,848 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 70,845 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 70,839 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 70,798 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 70,797 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 70,792 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 70,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 70,789 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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M46 XBP is a 1994 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 58,954 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 M46 XBP, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M46 XBP registered?

M46 XBP is a 1994 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 August 1994.

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