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DS54 FZM

2005 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

123,964 mi
Last recorded123,964 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 FZM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 123,964 miles

under body under sealed

Pass 28 Mar 2025 121,049 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body under sealed

Fail 27 Mar 2025 121,049 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body under sealed

Pass 4 Mar 2024 117,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body under sealed

Pass 14 Mar 2023 114,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body under sealed

Pass 23 Mar 2022 111,659 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis rail/turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail/turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of floor pan/chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch tub/sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill, previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch around fuel filler cap area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips and scratches in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 111,651 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald inner edge 155/80/13 79t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis rail/turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail/turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of floor pan/chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch tub/sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill, previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch around fuel filler cap area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips and scratches in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 108,407 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 108,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 106,150 miles

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

Offside Front slight leak on o/s/f shocker

Fail 23 Mar 2020 106,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front slight leak on o/s/f shocker

Pass 20 Mar 2019 100,800 miles

Offside Rear sill slight corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 100,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at join to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear sill slight corrosion

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 96,145 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 96,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 90,081 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 90,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 84,452 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,910 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 78,910 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 73,419 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 73,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,365 miles

1.6 only n/s/r tyre

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

both rear coil springs very rusty

child seat fitted n/s/r

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear shocker bushes perishing

slight weep o/s/f shocker

Fail 21 Mar 2013 68,365 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1.6 only n/s/r tyre

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

both rear coil springs very rusty

child seat fitted n/s/r

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear shocker bushes perishing

slight weep o/s/f shocker

Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,054 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 63,054 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,515 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 51,359 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,374 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,077 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 10,876 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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DS54 FZM is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 DS54 FZM, 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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DS54 FZM is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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