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DN05 UMU

2005 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

59,545 mi
Last recorded59,545 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 UMU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2026 59,545 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2026 59,533 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 53,022 miles

Rear Bumper damage

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2024 45,992 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 40,528 miles

Central Rear Number plate discolouring

Pass 16 Mar 2022 33,994 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 28,683 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 28,683 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 27,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 27,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 26,791 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 26,001 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded away

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,290 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 25,289 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)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 24,186 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,192 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 23,192 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 21,977 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 21,977 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 20,795 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 20,795 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012 18,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front discs lipped and corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 14,208 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 11,576 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 9,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 9,600 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 UMU is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DN05 UMU, 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 DN05 UMU registered?

DN05 UMU is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is DN05 UMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 UMU shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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