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YY57 JEJ

2007 Fiat Panda

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,488 mi
Last recorded95,488 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Fiat Panda51,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 JEJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 95,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 85,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight rattle

Pass 8 Mar 2024 71,798 miles

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

General corrosion underside

Pass 5 Apr 2023 69,920 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 69,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 67,398 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 65,159 miles

ADVISORY REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

ADVISORY SLIGHT TRAVEL ON FOOTBRAKE

hand brake cables loose

Fail 9 Mar 2021 65,150 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AT AXLE MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ADVISORY REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

ADVISORY SLIGHT TRAVEL ON FOOTBRAKE

Pass 5 Mar 2020 63,484 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 61,253 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 61,253 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 56,823 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r and o/s/r tryesclose to limit both on 2 mill

Pass 10 Nov 2016 52,856 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r + o/s/r tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 52,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r + o/s/r tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 47,790 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX RUSTY 2 ENGINE OIL LEAK

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S/R + O/S/R TOP BUSHES (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 47,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

EXHAUST BACK BOX RUSTY 2 ENGINE OIL LEAK

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S/R + O/S/R TOP BUSHES (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 43,440 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 43,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 39,696 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 32,056 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 32,055 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 23,192 miles

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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YY57 JEJ is a 2007 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 51,518 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 YY57 JEJ, 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 19 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY57 JEJ registered?

YY57 JEJ is a 2007 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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