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AO55 GWE

2005 Fiat Panda

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,074 mi
Last recorded95,074 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 GWE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 95,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all springs and various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 94,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all springs and various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 93,983 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside complete sill panel inc drivers door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All springs and various other components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 93,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 93,065 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel becoming weak/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 92,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 91,761 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 91,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 90,792 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Offside Front Wiper blade split

Fail 3 Apr 2018 90,792 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle beam (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Offside Front Wiper blade split

Pass 13 Apr 2017 89,239 miles

all brake pipes covered

engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Fail 12 Apr 2017 89,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes covered

engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,737 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 71,195 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 30 Sep 2013 58,958 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 52,108 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 44,665 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 35,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 27,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 21,407 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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AO55 GWE is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 53,192 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 AO55 GWE, 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 21 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO55 GWE is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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