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NL17 FTJ

2017 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,858 mi
Last recorded66,858 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Panda25,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL17 FTJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 66,858 miles

Front Exhaust system flexi is deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 66,857 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged Snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust system flexi is deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tpms light is illuminated

Pass 18 Feb 2025 62,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 62,110 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 56,180 miles

Daytime running lamps inoperative

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Feb 2024 56,142 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake cable damaged Snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Daytime running lamps inoperative

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Feb 2023 50,179 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 50,179 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Daylight running light inop

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 44,640 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 44,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 39,292 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 39,292 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 34,396 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 34,396 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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NL17 FTJ is a 2017 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NL17 FTJ, 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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NL17 FTJ is a 2017 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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