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NJ18 SMX

2018 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,769 mi
Last recorded50,769 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat Panda22,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ18 SMX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 50,769 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 48,301 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 48,225 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 41,708 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 41,696 miles

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides are very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

over and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

p/s/r Tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2022 32,390 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 25,333 miles

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

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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NJ18 SMX is a 2018 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 22,016 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 NJ18 SMX, 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 8 years old, this Fiat Panda is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NJ18 SMX registered?

NJ18 SMX is a 2018 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is NJ18 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ18 SMX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NJ18 SMX have outstanding finance?

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