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DS05 VBB

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,454 mi
Last recorded33,454 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 33,454 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 30,950 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 28,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where pipe goes into silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 May 2024 28,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 26,593 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 25,597 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 25,012 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 24,264 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 23,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2016 21,277 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 19,972 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 18,618 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 17,066 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 15,632 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 14,503 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 13,344 miles

outer skin of exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2009 11,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 11,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 7,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VBB is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VBB, 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 VBB registered?

DS05 VBB is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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