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M229 PVU

1995 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,644 mi
Last recorded42,644 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Fiat Panda56,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM229 PVU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 42,644 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 42,644 miles

Central Front Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 39,779 miles

1 of 2 fuel tank straps corroded and snapped but tank is still secure

Front Coil spring corroded both OS and NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both OS and NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Reverse light not operative (pre 2009 car)

Fail 24 Sep 2024 39,779 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

1 of 2 fuel tank straps corroded and snapped but tank is still secure

Front Coil spring corroded both OS and NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both OS and NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Reverse light not operative (pre 2009 car)

Pass 22 Aug 2023 38,524 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 38,522 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 37,286 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s within tread pattern . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 37,286 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s within tread pattern . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 33,050 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 32,247 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 32,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 31,000 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 31,000 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 28,386 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 25,294 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 25,294 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 24,077 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,806 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 21,739 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 21,279 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside front brake/slight noise suspect backplate touching disc

Fail 15 Nov 2010 21,279 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front brake/slight noise suspect backplate touching disc

Pass 16 Nov 2009 19,664 miles

all 4 tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,628 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,257 miles

cooling system leaking

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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M229 PVU is a 1995 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 56,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M229 PVU, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M229 PVU registered?

M229 PVU is a 1995 Fiat Panda, first registered on 7 February 1995.

Is M229 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M229 PVU shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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