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B533 PGX

1985 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 965cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

70,496 mi
Last recorded70,496 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Fiat Panda27,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB533 PGX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine965cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 70,496 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 70,494 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 66,214 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 66,213 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 64,573 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 64,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 58,570 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front mount missing and front rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively rear pivot pins worn on drums (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test dog cage fitted in rear seat area ()

Fail 28 Nov 2022 58,071 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer door sill corroded front seat and seat belt area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle mud flap rubbing tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm insecurely attached fixing hole elongated and bolt moving (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle mud flap rubbing tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front bolt on clamp snapped and first rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog bed food and blankets covering whole seat area ()

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively both sides rear clevis pins at drums (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test dog cage fitted ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears mud flaps rubbing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

throttle pedal sticks and slow to return

Pass 17 Dec 2021 48,449 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 48,446 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 46,635 miles

Nearside Corrosion hole in N/S sill, outside of seat belt anchorage prescribed area

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 46,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Corrosion hole in N/S sill, outside of seat belt anchorage prescribed area

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 40,992 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 36,856 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 36,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

inner sill sections corroded and holed both sides outside of perscribed areas

Pass 1 Mar 2017 33,713 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear brake imbalance

Pass 14 Mar 2016 31,649 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 31,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box holed & blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower floor pan / inner wheel arch edge (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor pan to inner sill edges holed & corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross-member / inner valance holed & corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor pan to inner sill edges holed & corroded (5.2.6)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,605 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 26,600 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 26,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

bonnet safety catch damaged.

engine overheating during test

front wiper blade splitting.

nearside rear mudflap insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2014 23,365 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 21,246 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2013 21,246 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2012 16,406 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2011 12,228 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 6,562 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2009 6,562 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2008 4,410 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 4,410 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 2,841 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front seat belts twisted

indicator warning lamp not working but can hear the relay clicking

nearside inner sill excessively corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 5 Dec 2007 2,841 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front seat belts twisted

indicator warning lamp not working but can hear the relay clicking

nearside inner sill excessively corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 28 Nov 2006 98,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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B533 PGX is a 1985 Fiat Panda in Green with a 965cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 1985 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 27,961 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 B533 PGX, 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 41 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B533 PGX is a 1985 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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