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SW65 DRX

2015 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,507 mi
Last recorded71,507 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Fiat Panda34,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW65 DRX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 71,507 miles

Rear beam axle heavily corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2025 71,505 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear beam axle heavily corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 65,959 miles

Exhaust mounts + joints corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear springs + axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 65,959 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounts + joints corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear springs + axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 56,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 56,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 46,165 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 46,165 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 39,992 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 33,905 miles

Coolant leak Radiator hose area ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 28,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 21,621 miles

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

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

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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SW65 DRX is a 2015 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 34,122 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 SW65 DRX, 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 11 years old, this Fiat Panda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW65 DRX registered?

SW65 DRX is a 2015 Fiat Panda, first registered on 14 November 2015.

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