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DE05 LHB

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,859 mi
Last recorded31,859 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 LHB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 31,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres worn outer edges

front tyres worn on inner edges tyres worn to 3 mm

rear silencer corroded and flakeing

slighy plat inner track rod joint

Fail 14 May 2012 31,812 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres worn outer edges

front tyres worn on inner edges tyres worn to 3 mm

rear silencer corroded and flakeing

slighy plat inner track rod joint

Pass 6 May 2011 25,639 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seats o/s and n/s

o/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 5 May 2011 25,639 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seats o/s and n/s

o/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 20 May 2010 18,834 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2010 18,834 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 12,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in rack o/s/f

Pass 20 May 2008 8,517 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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DE05 LHB is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE05 LHB, 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 DE05 LHB registered?

DE05 LHB is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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