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MJ17 VHL

2017 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,032 mi
Last recorded26,032 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat Panda25,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ17 VHL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 26,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 23,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 21,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 21,381 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 18,833 miles

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

nearside and offside handbrake cables splitting and deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2022 18,833 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside handbrake cables splitting and deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2021 16,184 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (no cord showing) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 13,446 miles
Pass 9 May 2020

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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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MJ17 VHL is a 2017 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 25,788 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 MJ17 VHL, 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 9 years old, this Fiat Panda is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MJ17 VHL registered?

MJ17 VHL is a 2017 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 May 2017.

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The MOT history for MJ17 VHL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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