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DS05 FCV

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,078 mi
Last recorded103,078 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 FCV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 103,078 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 103,049 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 87,462 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wiper blade rubbers are splitting.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer skin on rear exhaust box is rusty and front exhuast bracket is cracked.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 87,462 miles

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

Front wiper blade rubbers are splitting.

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

Outer skin on rear exhaust box is rusty and front exhuast bracket is cracked.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 78,454 miles

N/s handbrake not as good as o/s

O/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Travel on handbrake

Fail 29 Jul 2014 78,454 miles

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

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

N/s handbrake not as good as o/s

O/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Aug 2013 74,546 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 74,545 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 68,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 68,815 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,188 miles

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

advise coolant level low

Fail 11 Jul 2011 61,188 miles

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

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

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

advise coolant level low

Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,895 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 54,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 46,176 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 46,176 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 46,167 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 35,669 miles

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

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 FCV is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DS05 FCV, 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 FCV registered?

DS05 FCV is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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