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DS05 VBC

2005 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,724 mi
Last recorded93,724 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 VBC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 93,724 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 93,724 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 89,977 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 85,419 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,218 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 66,966 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 56,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,246 miles

tyre cut on o/s/f outer wall

Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,469 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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DS05 VBC is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

DS05 VBC is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is DS05 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 VBC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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