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AR07 RTU

2007 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,088 mi
Last recorded99,088 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Fiat Panda51,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 RTU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 99,088 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 99,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 89,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 78,439 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 73,554 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 73,120 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 65,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer slightly split along seam (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe support bracket corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 4mm (155/80/13) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 65,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer slightly split along seam (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe support bracket corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 4mm (155/80/13) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 58,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (155/80/13) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 58,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (155/80/13) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (155/80/13) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (155/80/13) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 51,270 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken

Front brake discs pitted

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Sump corroding

Fail 12 Jun 2017 51,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken

Front brake discs pitted

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Sump corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2015 45,688 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 39,214 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 39,213 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,244 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 38,244 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 27,133 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,574 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 18,712 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 11,635 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 RTU is a 2007 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol 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 RTU, 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 RTU registered?

AR07 RTU is a 2007 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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