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AV05 VHU

2005 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,760 mi
Last recorded115,760 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VHU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 115,760 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 115,759 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 115,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 114,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 113,491 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 113,489 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

bad oil leak[s] sump in very poor condition

emissions high/struggled

Pass 29 Jul 2016 111,406 miles

emission just about passed.

Fail 29 Jul 2016 111,406 miles

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

emission just about passed.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 110,150 miles

underbody has surface rust.

Fail 20 Jul 2015 110,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

underbody has surface rust.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 108,366 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 106,502 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 96,929 miles

O/S FRONT SHOCK-ABSORBER BADLY ROTTED.

REAR SILENCER DETERIORATED.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 84,291 miles

N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH IS WEAKENING............Thanx......

REAR SILENCER DETERIORATING......

Fail 22 Jun 2011 84,291 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH IS WEAKENING............Thanx......

REAR SILENCER DETERIORATING......

Pass 17 Jun 2010 70,249 miles

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

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

near side front brake slight binding and rear brakes need cleaning

Fail 17 Jun 2010 70,249 miles

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

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

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

near side front brake slight binding and rear brakes need cleaning

Pass 23 Jun 2009 53,558 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 37,672 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 37,670 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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AV05 VHU is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AV05 VHU, 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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AV05 VHU is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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