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AU54 VSD

2005 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

124,484 mi
Last recorded124,484 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 VSD
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 124,484 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 124,482 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 109,797 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake pipe at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 109,161 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake pipe at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 92,745 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 92,742 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Hand brake travel at mot limits

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 83,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake travel at limits

Fail 21 Nov 2022 83,586 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake travel at limits

Pass 4 Nov 2021 70,533 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 70,530 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 63,860 miles

front tyres slightly worn/wearing inner edges

rear tyres slightly perished/cracked around tread

Pass 15 Nov 2019 56,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces and edges pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front shock casings corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 56,611 miles

Both front shocks very rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2018 54,731 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 54,731 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 51,888 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 48,566 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 48,566 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine sump corroded/leaking oil

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,425 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

rear exhaust box clamp missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 45,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear exhaust box clamp missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2014 42,073 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 20 Jan 2014 42,073 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 23 Jan 2013 39,002 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f wishbone arm rear bush spitting

raer exhaust box outer layer corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,766 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 32,631 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 32,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,119 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust surface rust front n/s o/s tyres 2mm inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2009 25,115 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 18,671 miles

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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AU54 VSD is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 AU54 VSD, 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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AU54 VSD is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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