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AR07 LHM

2007 Fiat Panda

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,137 mi
Last recorded16,137 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Fiat Panda51,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 LHM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 16,137 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 116,135 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 110,683 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 109,984 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2022 109,984 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 109,982 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 108,936 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 108,936 miles

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

Rear Semaphore indicator arm incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached TOP SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2020 107,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 97,326 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,978 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 81,291 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2016 74,618 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 68,697 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,293 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 55,293 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,666 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 43,666 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 29,142 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 12,363 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 4,475 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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AR07 LHM is a 2007 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AR07 LHM, 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 AR07 LHM registered?

AR07 LHM is a 2007 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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