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DA54 FWJ

2005 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,386 mi
Last recorded79,386 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 FWJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 79,386 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,526 miles

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 7 Apr 2017 70,526 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2016 61,864 miles

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 13 Apr 2016 61,864 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,260 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 42,066 miles

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

exhaust is corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,943 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2013 32,943 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2012 22,651 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 14,967 miles

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

box and tail outer skin corroded

front tyre inner edges worn/stress cracks in treads[asap]

stress cracks in rear tyre treada[asap]

Pass 6 Apr 2011 14,967 miles

box and tail outer skin corroded

front tyre inner edges worn/stress cracks in treads[asap]

stress cracks in rear tyre treada[asap]

Pass 7 Apr 2010 13,683 miles

slight wear o/s/f and n/s/f inner tyre edges

Fail 31 Mar 2010 13,680 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

slight wear o/s/f and n/s/f inner tyre edges

Pass 2 Apr 2009 12,712 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Apr 2009 12,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,944 miles

slight wear o/s/f and n/s/f inner tyre edges

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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DA54 FWJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DA54 FWJ, 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 DA54 FWJ registered?

DA54 FWJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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