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AP56 OTV

2007 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

116,259 mi
Last recorded116,259 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Fiat Panda51,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 OTV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 116,259 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 116,255 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also ball joint play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. ALSOTREAD BELOW 1.6MM (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 113,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 111,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 110,378 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 105,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 99,295 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

alternator belt deteriated

Fail 4 Nov 2020 99,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

alternator belt deteriated

Pass 16 Oct 2019 92,687 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 92,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 88,271 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 88,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 83,735 miles

Front tyres low on inner edges

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin split

Rear wiper rubber split

Fail 20 Sep 2017 83,735 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres low on inner edges

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin split

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 7 Sep 2016 77,894 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight play in offside front link

Pass 17 Sep 2015 79,877 miles

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 79,877 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 58,534 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer outer casing coming adrift

Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer outer casing coming adrift

Pass 4 Sep 2013 47,560 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres slightly worn on edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 41,490 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 41,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,102 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,015 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,309 miles

o/s/f washer jet poor aim.

slight lift in o/s/f suspension top mount.

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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AP56 OTV is a 2007 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AP56 OTV, 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 AP56 OTV registered?

AP56 OTV is a 2007 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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