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AU55 WVJ

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,892 mi
Last recorded109,892 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 WVJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2017 109,892 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 109,421 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides rear spring seats (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 101,642 miles

offside front shock absorber very rusty

small stone chips in screen

Fail 29 Dec 2015 101,642 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside front shock absorber very rusty

small stone chips in screen

Pass 7 Jan 2015 93,696 miles

both front tyres and near side rear tyre apon 1.6 mm and void of trea don edges

chips in screen

Pass 15 Jan 2014 86,331 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 86,331 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 78,117 miles

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2012 70,527 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2011 62,666 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 62,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 50,331 miles

rear tyres down to 2mm on edges.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,811 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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AU55 WVJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AU55 WVJ, 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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What year was AU55 WVJ registered?

AU55 WVJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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