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DN05 KCE

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,601 mi
Last recorded86,601 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 KCE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 86,601 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Washer jet poor operation

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside heavily corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails, offside rear inner sill and parts of floor corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 86,600 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Will not lock/loose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Bottom nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside heavily corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails, offside rear inner sill and parts of floor corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 76,502 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2021 76,444 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2019 65,997 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2019 65,997 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 48,809 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 48,809 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 34,953 miles

back box outer casing rotted but not blowing.

Pass 25 May 2017 34,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 May 2017 34,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front cut to outer side wall but not showing ply or cords

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 32,098 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 32,098 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 29,996 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 27,680 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 25,599 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 23,465 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 20,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight free play inn/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 2 Jun 2011 20,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight free play inn/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 19 May 2010 17,538 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 17,537 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 15,072 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 12,825 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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DN05 KCE is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DN05 KCE, 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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DN05 KCE is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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