2007 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · SG07 AEW
2007 Fiat Panda (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 39,907 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PANDA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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SG07 AEW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2022
- 39,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SG07 AEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Fiat Panda (SG07 AEW) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SG07 AEW Mileage History
- 24/02/202239,906 mi
- 25/02/202239,907 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 359 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Panda (Mk2 / Type 169)
Our database tracks 10 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
Proceed with significant caution. While
The primary concern is the four-year gap in MOT records. You must determine why the vehicle has not been tested since 2022, as long periods of dormancy can lead to seized brakes, perished tyres, and battery failure. Request any available service records to see if the car was maintained while off the road.
Negotiate the price based on the likely cost of bringing the vehicle back to a roadworthy standard. Ensure you verify the current state of the tyres and fluids, as the 2022 record indicated a failure for three tyres worn below the legal limit, suggesting a period of deferred maintenance prior to that test.
The 1.2L petrol engine is economical and typically falls into a low insurance group, making the Panda an affordable choice for city driving. Tax costs for a 2007 model are generally modest based on its CO2 emissions and engine size.
Typical annual running costs, including fuel, tax, and basic maintenance, are estimated to be low. However, an initial outlay will be required to address any degradation caused by the vehicle's apparent period of inactivity.
Carefully inspect the rear suspension component mounting areas; the 2022 MOT specifically noted corrosion in these prescribed areas on both the nearside and offside, although it was not considered excessive at the time. Check if this corrosion has progressed during the vehicle's time off the road.
Inspect the anti-roll bar linkages, as a damaged dust cover was a recorded failure for this specific car and is a common failure point across the wider Panda model range. Finally, check all rubber seals and tyres for cracking or flat spots resulting from prolonged standing.
This blue 2007 Fiat Panda 1.2L petrol has a recorded mileage of 39,907 miles as of February 2022, which is well below the average for its age. The last recorded MOT sequence shows a failure on 24 February 2022 due to three worn tyres and an anti-roll bar linkage dust cover, followed by a pass the next day. However, the absence of any MOT data for over four years suggests the vehicle may have been off the road.
The Fiat Panda maintains a respectable aggregate MOT pass rate of 76.8%, with frequent failures typically linked to headlamps and suspension components.
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- Electric Power Steering FailureSerious
Every Mk2 Panda uses an electric power steering column, and owner reports show the assistance can cut out without warning or the column motor can fail outright. Fault File notes that many cases are traced to a weak 12V battery or corroded battery earth connections rather than the motor itself, so terminal condition has to be checked before condemning the column. Where the motor or torque sensor has genuinely failed, the steering turns heavy or fails completely, which is both an MOT failure and a serious safety issue. Autocar's used Panda buying guide lists 'dodgy electric power steering' among the faults to watch, with cases reported on Mk2 cars from the late 2000s onwards.
- Dualogic Actuator IssuesSerious
The Dualogic automated manual fitted to some Mk2 Pandas is an ordinary manual gearbox shifted by a hydraulic robot. The actuator is the weak point: it cracks and leaks fluid onto the electrics, the pump and accumulator fail, and the car drops into neutral, jumps out of gear or refuses to select at all. Car Advert Check quotes failures from as early as 17,000 miles and repair bills of roughly £1,800–£3,999, adding that a 12-year-old Dualogic with a transmission fault is effectively worth scrap value. Fault File confirms that affected cars can stop selecting in either automatic or manual mode, and that an oil change does not always cure it. Manual cars are unaffected.
- 1.3 MultiJet Timing Chain Stretch and FailureSerious
The 1.3 MultiJet diesel is chain driven, and its hydraulic tensioner depends on oil pressure, so neglected or wrong-spec oil accelerates wear. Fault File reports owners seeing chain failures as early as 60,000 miles and again around 100,000 miles even on cars serviced every 7,500 miles, while Car Advert Check logs a 2008 Panda 1.3 MultiJet that failed at 100,000 miles despite regular oil and filter changes. Because the engine is an interference design, a snapped chain can destroy the engine. A FIAT Forum owner replaced the noisy chain on a '55-reg MultiJet at 104,000 miles for a £400 bill, with access so tight the sump has to come off.
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