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CV05 XDU

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,293 mi
Last recorded94,293 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 XDU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 94,293 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 88,775 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 84,405 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 79,881 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 73,655 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 67,112 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 67,112 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 66,016 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 65,249 miles

Coil spring corroded both front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,557 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,194 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 55,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,218 miles

advise corrosion on rear axle

advise deterioration on exhaust

Fail 9 Mar 2016 50,218 miles

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

advise corrosion on rear axle

advise deterioration on exhaust

Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 35,266 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 35,266 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,294 miles

advise unable to fully inspect brake pipes front to rear under plastic covers

Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,425 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 20,424 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,369 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 11,622 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 7,159 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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CV05 XDU is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV05 XDU, 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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CV05 XDU is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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