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PY51 FCM

2001 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,894 mi
Last recorded83,894 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Panda83,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 FCM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 83,894 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,704 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 70,184 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r brake binding very slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2007 62,225 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 62,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 57,227 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 57,227 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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PY51 FCM is a 2001 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 83,063 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 PY51 FCM, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PY51 FCM registered?

PY51 FCM is a 2001 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is PY51 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY51 FCM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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