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X272 HBT

2001 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,117 mi
Last recorded145,117 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Panda83,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX272 HBT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 145,117 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 145,117 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor/ rear inner quater (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor/ rear inner quater (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front hole and corrosion offside front inner arch

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 145,117 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 145,117 miles

left hand drive vehicle with beam benders fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2022 145,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

left hand drive vehicle with beam benders fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2021 145,117 miles

Front headlamp lenses have beam benders fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread - just okay at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s rear shocker lower bush deteriorated, just ok at time of test

Fail 14 Jul 2021 145,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber bush badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front headlamp lenses have beam benders fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread - just okay at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 145,117 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65-13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 9 Jul 2020 145,117 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65-13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 145,117 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 145,117 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 145,117 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 145,117 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 145,117 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 145,117 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jul 2015 145,117 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2015 145,117 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 142,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 135,637 miles

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

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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X272 HBT is a 2001 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 X272 HBT, 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 X272 HBT registered?

X272 HBT is a 2001 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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