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M966 OVM

1995 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,609 mi
Last recorded39,609 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Fiat Panda56,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM966 OVM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 39,609 miles

BOTH INNER SILLS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

BOTH NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT MOUNTING AREAS HAVE LIGHT CORROSION

REAR COIL SPRINGS LIGHT CORROSION

Pass 3 May 2025 38,942 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 38,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Nov 2011 38,941 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,635 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 37,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,607 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 36,590 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,810 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 33,810 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 32,404 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 32,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 29,268 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 29,268 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M966 OVM is a 1995 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 56,026 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 M966 OVM, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M966 OVM is a 1995 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 January 1995.

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