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DS54 GCZ

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,943 mi
Last recorded41,943 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 GCZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2021 41,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front requires wheel removal to verify brake pad thickness

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear brakes have slight inbalance

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

oil leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2019 28,837 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 18,072 miles

Front exhaust mounting/clamp corroded and broken .

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear exhaust box outer skin corrosion.

Fail 14 Feb 2018 18,072 miles

Front exhaust mounting/clamp corroded and broken .

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing. (7.1.1)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corrosion.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 16,915 miles

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 15,808 miles

coil spring corroded all four coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 14,671 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 13,524 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 13,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 12,504 miles

back box outer skin corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 11,218 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread due to age of tyre

offside rear tyre starting to crack in tread due to age of tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2011 9,967 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 8,399 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 6,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 6,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 5,366 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 GCZ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS54 GCZ, 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 GCZ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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