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DS05 VBX

2005 Fiat Panda

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,667 mi
Last recorded113,667 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 VBX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 113,667 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 113,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 109,285 miles

Front both shocks corroded

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 104,269 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 97,131 miles

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 91,307 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 78,107 miles

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2014 63,659 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 61,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 61,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 50,347 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 41,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,497 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 VBX is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

DS05 VBX is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 August 2005.

Is DS05 VBX safe to buy?

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