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DS05 FBB

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

47,798 mi
Last recorded47,798 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 FBB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 47,798 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 47,798 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 46,926 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 45,397 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

Fail 17 Aug 2023 45,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 6 Sep 2022 43,897 miles

all underside blacked

Pass 21 Dec 2021 43,828 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside,offside corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear nearside,offside corroded

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2020 43,443 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

all four coil springs corroded

rear axle attachment brackets corroded

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2020 43,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

all four coil springs corroded

rear axle attachment brackets corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 43,240 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 42,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 41,617 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket corroded (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/80/13 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/80/13 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 40,250 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 38,686 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

o/s handbrake cable corroded to outer casing

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,770 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,802 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2013 34,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2012 32,453 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 29,752 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 27,125 miles

Offside rear handbrake cable, casing slightly split.

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

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

Spare wheel insecure.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 20,739 miles

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

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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DS05 FBB is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS05 FBB, 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 DS05 FBB registered?

DS05 FBB is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is DS05 FBB safe to buy?

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