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CW05 DMF

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,189 mi
Last recorded115,189 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 DMF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 115,189 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 115,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 109,382 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 109,378 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 101,803 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 91,994 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 91,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 91,955 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust fowling chassis

Pass 4 Jul 2016 88,613 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 84,862 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 84,862 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,947 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 78,931 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,931 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 71,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 65,653 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 65,653 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 58,271 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 49,814 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 42,574 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 30,790 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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CW05 DMF is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CW05 DMF, 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 CW05 DMF registered?

CW05 DMF is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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